Christians are to be imitators of God, which means to walk in love just as Christ loved us and to avoid the evil of our former lives.
Although Paul’s circumstances were very difficult, he focused on bigger realities in which he rejoiced.
Jesus announced that the hour had come for him to be glorified, but his glorification would begin with a cross.
Believers can rejoice with shouts of praise, because God is the king over all the nations.
