It is these very things which have now already been made known plainly to you by those who preached the Best News Ever (the Gospel) to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Into these things the angels long to look!
Without having seen Him, you love Him; though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and exult and thrill with inexpressible and glorious (trimphant, heavenly) joy.
freedom from fears, agitating passions and moral conflicts
By His boundless mercy we have been born again to an ever-living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
I am empowered by Christ to do everything
My God will generously meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I wil say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
An the God of peace will be with you.
I can do everything through Him Who gives me strength.
It is God Who is at work in you both to will and to do His good pleasure.