31 The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message.

31 And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.

31 And there was great joy throughout the church that day as they read this encouraging message.

31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.

31 When they read it, they were very happy because of the encouraging message.

31 And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.

31 And having read it, they rejoiced at the consolation.

31 When the people read the letter, they were pleased with the encouragement it brought them.

31 When they read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.

31 When its members read it, they rejoiced at the exhortation.

31 And when they read it aloud, they rejoiced at the encouragement.

31 The people read it. They were glad for its message of hope.

31 When they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.