Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
Make every effort to come to me quickly,
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the br
Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to
God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the f
I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of th
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.
For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘Go
We write these things so that our joy may be complete.
Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying t
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of
Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give the