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26 I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill.

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God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.

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13 So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.

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15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.

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To all who mourn in Israel,[a]
    he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
    festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
    that the Lord has planted for his own glory.

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Footnotes

  1. 61:3 Hebrew in Zion.

25 Worry weighs a person down;
    an encouraging word cheers a person up.

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Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,[a] stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:1 Greek brothers; also in 4:8.

My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief

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37 He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.

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28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

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20 Their insults have broken my heart,
    and I am in despair.
If only one person would show some pity;
    if only one would turn and comfort me.

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39 And King David,[a] now reconciled to Amnon’s death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 13:39a Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version read And the spirit of the king.
  2. 13:39b Or no longer felt a need to go out after Absalom.

So be truly glad.[a] There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:6 Or So you are truly glad.

Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.

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Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.

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14 And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.

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26 If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.

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11 For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.

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13 But he said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”

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35 Then Jesus wept. 36 The people who were standing nearby said, “See how much he loved him!”

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27 If I decided to forget my complaints,
    to put away my sad face and be cheerful,

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17 When David saw the angel, he said to the Lord, “I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are as innocent as sheep—what have they done? Let your anger fall against me and my family.”

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