having this confidence. being confident of this, as in Philippians 1:6.
abide. Greek. meno, See p. 1511
continue with. Greek sumparameno. Only here, but the texts read parameno. See 1 Corinthians 16:6. Figure of speech Hendiadys. App-6.
Joy. Compare Romans 15:13.
faith. the faith. App-150.:1.