²⁶ For he longs for all of you^(A) and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

⁸ God can testify^(A) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

¹³ I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.^(A)

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for,^(A) my joy and crown, stand firm^(B) in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

² I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

³⁷ He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee^(A) along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled.

²⁸ “Come to me,^(A) all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.^(B)