Joy Fulfilled

d. The bowels and mercies (Philippians 1:8; Colossians 3:12; Philemon 1:7, 12, 20; 1 John 3:17)
2. The desire for the saints (Philippians 2:2)
a. The desire for Paul
(1) For his joy to be fulfilled
(2) The apostle's joy was associated with the people of God.
a) His joy was their joy (2 Corinthians 2:3).
2 Corinthians 2:2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?

b) He joyed for the joy of Titus (2 Corinthians 7:13).
2 Corinthians 7:13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

c) He joyed with the Philippians (Philippians 2:17-18).
Philippians 2:17-18 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

d) The people of God were his joy (Philippians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20).

e) He joyed at the good reports concerning the saints (Colossians 2:5).
Colossians 2:5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

f) He joyed at the sight of other believers (2 Timothy 1:4).
2 Timothy 1:4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
g) He joyed in Philemon's love (Philemon 1:7). ABOVE

b. The desire for the Philippians
(1) That they be likeminded, having the same love
(2) That they be of one accord, of one mind
(3) This was one of the chief desires for the New Testament church (1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 4:2-3; Philippians 4:2; Colo