Because for the work of Christ he drew near to death, having exposed the soul to danger, that he might fill up your want of service to me.

And I rejoice at the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and : that they have filled up your necessity.

But the word of none do I make mine own, neither have I my soul highly prized to myself, in order to finish my course with joy, and the service which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the good news of the grace of God.

And I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that once already ye recovered new vigor; for thinking of me, upon whom ye were thinking, and ye had not time.

Naked, and ye put around me: I was sick, and ye reviewed me: I was in prison, and ye came to me.

Who for my soul have laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the nations.

For this corrupted must put on incorruption, and this mortal put on immortality.

And if Timotheus come, see ye that he be with you fearlessly: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also.

And I very willingly will expend and be expended for your souls; if also loving you more abundantly, the less I should be loved.

For I know that this shall be turned to me for salvation by your prayer, and the furnishing more of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

But if also I am poured out upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice together with you all.

For also he was sick near to death: but God compassionated him; and not him only, but also me, lest I should have grief upon grief.

And I have all, and abound: I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you, a smell of sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, pleasing to God.

And they conquered him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their souls till death.

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Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

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But if also I am poured out upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice together with you all.
For I know that this shall be turned to me for salvation by your prayer, and the furnishing more of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Naked, and ye put around me: I was sick, and ye reviewed me: I was in prison, and ye came to me.
But the word of none do I make mine own, neither have I my soul highly prized to myself, in order to finish my course with joy, and the service which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the good news of the grace of God.
Who for my soul have laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the nations.
And I very willingly will expend and be expended for your souls; if also loving you more abundantly, the less I should be loved.
And they conquered him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their souls till death.

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And I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that once already ye recovered new vigor; for thinking of me, upon whom ye were thinking, and ye had not time.
And I rejoice at the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and : that they have filled up your necessity.
Whom I was wishing to retain to myself, that for thee he might serve me in the bonds of the good news:

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As the cold of snow in the day of harvest a faithful messenger to those sending him: he shall restore the soul of his lord.
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