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in fulfilment of my eager expectation and hope that I shall never have reason to feel ashamed, but that by my perfect freedom of speech Christ will be glorified in me, now as always, either by my life or by my death.

Verse ConceptsDeath, Of BelieverseagernessDevotion To GodBoldness, Comes FromHope, Results OfNot AshamedBraveryHope Regarding BelieversLife And DeathNot Put To ShameHope For The Righteousholy BoldnessCourage And StrengthBoldnessLoss Of A Loved Oneexpectations

But since to live means a longer stay on earth, that implies more labour for me--and not unsuccessful labour; and which I am to choose I cannot tell.

Verse ConceptsFruitful LabourSelf WorthWorthfruitfulness

But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.

Never for a moment quail before your antagonists. Your fearlessness will be to them a sure token of impending destruction, but to you it will be a sure token of your salvation--a token coming from God.

Verse ConceptsIntimidationCourage, In Facing EnemiesFearlessnessPerditionDestruction Of The WickedSigns And Wonders Of The GospelThe Gospel Of SalvationDo Not Fear MenGreat White Throne JudgmentBeing ScaredOvercoming Adversityfearless

Therefore, my dearly-loved friends, as I have always found you obedient, labour earnestly with fear and trembling--not merely as though I were present with you, but much more now since I am absent from you--labour earnestly, I say, to make sure of your own salvation.

Verse ConceptsWhat Christian Should Do AlwaysCommitment, to Jesus Christethics, and graceGrowthFearProgressTremblingObedience To GodGone AwayObeying The GospelSaving OneselfWorks Of FaithIn Men's PresenceFear God!ObedienceAbsenceExerciseWorrying About The FutureHard Work And Perseveranceobeyingreverence

But, if the Lord permits it, I hope before long to send Timothy to you, that I, in turn, may be cheered by getting news of you.

Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfMissionaries, Support ForSadnessVisitingGood NewsHope Regarding Believers

But you know Timothy's approved worth--how, like a child working with his father, he has served with me in furtherance of the Good News.

Verse ConceptsOptimismChildren In The FaithSelf WorthSpreading The GospelWorthHard Work And Perseverancepartnership

but trusting, as I do, in the Lord, I believe that I shall myself also come to you before long.

I do not say that I have already won the race or have already reached perfection. But I am pressing on, striving to lay hold of the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.

Verse ConceptsGrowthRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanSpiritual VitalityPerfectionHuman ImperfectionPursuing GoodPeople Made PerfectTaking PossessionRacestrivingprocess

But whatever be the point that we have already reached, let us persevere in the same course.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual ProgressUnceasingContinual GoodThe MindDirectionBeing Contentpersevering

But I rejoice with a deep and holy joy that now at length you have revived your thoughtfulness for my welfare. Indeed you have always been thoughtful for me, although opportunity failed you.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingCareLove, For One AnotherRight Time For PeopleOpportunityBeing ContentRenewalrevival

Not that I crave for gifts from you, but I do want to see abundant fruit bring you honour.

Verse ConceptsCreditAbounding, Good ThingsFruitful LabourBeing ContentGifts And Talentsaccounting