and the favour I ask of him is this, that your kindness to me may be crown'd with farther improvements in knowledge and all prudence;

and that most of the Christian brothers have grown confident enough, because of my imprisonment, to dare to tell God's message without being afraid.

All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you.

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

for which may my God crown all your desires with glory by Christ Jesus.