because that for the work of Christ he went so far, that he was nigh unto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfill that service which was lacking on your part toward me.

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at the last ye are revived again to care for me in that wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.

I was sick and ye visited me. I was in prison and ye came unto me.'

which have for my life laid down their own necks. Unto which not I only give thanks: but also the congregations of the gentiles.

For this corruptible must put on incorruptibility: and this mortal must put on immortality.

If Timothy come, see that he be without fear with you. For he worketh the work of the Lord as I do.

I will very gladly bestow, and will be bestowed for your souls: though the more I love you, the less I am loved again.

For I know that this shall chance to my salvation, through your prayer, and ministering of the spirit of Jesus Christ,

Yea, and though I be offered up upon the offering and sacrifice of your faith: I rejoice and rejoice with you all.

and no doubt he was sick, and that nigh unto death, but God had mercy on him: not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have had sorrow upon sorrow.

I received all, and have plenty. I was even filled after that I have received of Epaphroditus, that which came from you, an odor that smelleth sweet, a sacrifice accepted and pleasant to God.

And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the 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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Yea, and though I be offered up upon the offering and sacrifice of your faith: I rejoice and rejoice with you all.
For I know that this shall chance to my salvation, through your prayer, and ministering of the spirit of Jesus Christ,
I was sick and ye visited me. I was in prison and ye came unto me.'
But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
which have for my life laid down their own necks. Unto which not I only give thanks: but also the congregations of the gentiles.
I will very gladly bestow, and will be bestowed for your souls: though the more I love you, the less I am loved again.
And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death.

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I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at the last ye are revived again to care for me in that wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
whom I would fain have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel.

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Like as the winter cool in the harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, and refresheth his master's mind.
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