TSK · 2 Corinthians 7:4

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus' name.

I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;

as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech,

Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.

I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet however any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly;

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn't it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,