Yes, I am confident that this is so, and therefore I am sure that I shall stay, and stay near you all, to promote your progress and joy in the Faith;

He certainly was sick and close to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.

because for the sake of the work he drew near even to death, venturing his life that he might fill up what lacked in your ministration toward me.

Let your gentleness be known of all men. The Lord is near.