^26 (A)since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

⁸ For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.

^13 (A)Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, ^(B)which is your glory.

^15 (A)Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Be Anxious for Nothing; Think These Thoughts

4 Therefore, my beloved and ^(A)longed-for brethren, ^(B)my joy and crown, so ^(C)stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

^2 (A)that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart.

³⁷ And He took with Him Peter and ^(A)the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

²⁸ Come to ^(A)Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.