that. may come unto you in joy through the will of God, and together with you find rest.

'and together with you find rest' -i.e. that we may mutually refresh ourselves. (Alford p. 969) 'Find rest and refreshment in their fellowship.' (Erdman p. 166) 'Paul looks forward to. time of joy and rest beyond these anxieties and dangers.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 717) 'To reach rest amid friends, in undisturbed fellowship, for this Paul's soul longed.' (Lenski p. 896) 'May be refreshed in your companionship.' (Con)

Point to Note:

Are Christians "refreshed" and uplifted by my companionship, or, do they feel worse after being in my company? Even the most energetic and talented of Christians (Paul), needed some "refreshment" from the company of other Christians. (Colossians 4:11)

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