Some are preaching the Messiah because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so because of their good will.

while the others proclaim Him from motives of rivalry, and insincerely, supposing that by this they are embittering my imprisonment.

but if to live in flesh is my lot, this is for me worth the while: and what I shall choose I cannot tell.

while you wage the same conflict which you once saw in me, and now hear that I maintain.

Then every tongue in one accord, will say that Jesus the Messiah is Lord, while God the Father praising.

Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend:

For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.

In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, while becoming like him in his death,

so that I may attain to the resurrection [that will raise me] from the dead.

in the mean while, as we are already advanc'd so far, pursue your course, and keep it still in view:

For many walk, who (I told you often, and now also say while weeping) are enemies of the cross of Christ,

Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs not once, but twice.