²⁶ for he has been longing for^[a] all of you and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.

⁸ For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the tender affection of Christ Jesus.^(A)

¹³ I pray, therefore, that you^[a] may not lose heart over my sufferings for you; they are your glory.

¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

4 ¹ Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

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

³⁷ He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be grieved and agitated.^(A)

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