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Medium anonymous mature woman with a quietly joyful face seated against a weathered limestone wall, no speech, ordinary strong side light.
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2 Corinthians 7:4

Joy Amid Affliction

Sorrow That Leads to Restoration · 2 Corinthians 7

Story guide: Visual essay: The anonymous expression suggests encouragement in hardship, without reconstructing Paul’s face or an event.

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4I have great boldness toward you, and great boasting on your behalf. I am filled with encouragement; I overflow with joy in all our affliction.

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