Therefore, rejoice you heavens, and you that dwell in them. Alas for the land and for the sea! for the devil has come down to you with great anger, because he knows that he has but a short time.

for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God,

But we, brethren, having been taken from you for a short time, in person, not in heart, did, with great desire, endeavor the more earnestly to see your face.

Perhaps, indeed, lie departed for a short time for this reason, that you might receive him forever;

Let us fear, therefore, lest, as a promise of entering into his rest still remains, any of you should seem to come short of it.

For although I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it, though I did regret it. For I see that the same letter gave you sorrow, though but for a short time.

For this very purpose, Christ both died and rose, and lived again, that he might have dominion over the dead and the living.