²³ In that day^(A) you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.^{(B) 24} Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive,^(C) and your joy will be complete.^(D)

⁴ For we know, brothers and sisters^[a] loved by God,^(A) that he has chosen you, ⁵ because our gospel^(B) came to you not simply with words but also with power,^(C) with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know^(D) how we lived among you for your sake. ⁶ You became imitators of us^(E) and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering^(F) with the joy^(G) given by the Holy Spirit.^(H)

¹⁶ Rejoice always,^(A)

¹³ But rejoice^(A) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,^(B) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.^(C)

⁴ We write this^(A) to make our^[a] joy complete.^(B)