but, seeing you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice: that, also, at the revelation of his glory you may rejoice, with exceeding great joy.

And these things we write to you, that your joy may be complete.

Having many things to write to you, I did not incline to communicate them by paper and ink; because I hope to come to you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be complete.

I have no greater joy than that which I have when I hear my children are walking in truth.

Now to him who is able to guard you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory, with exceeding joy;