¹³ In this we have found consolation.

In addition to our own consolation, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his mind has been set at rest by all of you.^(A)

⁶ But God, who consoles the downcast, consoled us by the arrival of Titus,^(A)

Final Messages and Greetings

¹³ Keep alert; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.^(A)

⁵ or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs;^{(A) 6} it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.^{(B) 7} It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.^(C)

²⁶ If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.

³² so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.^(A)

Suffering for Doing Right

⁸ Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.^(A)

²⁰ Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ.^[a]

¹⁶ May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chain;^(A)

²⁸ I am the more eager to send him, therefore, in order that you may rejoice at seeing him again and that I may be less anxious.