For, brothers, we would not have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength; so much so that we despaired even of life.

And I wrote this to you, lest when I came I should have sorrow from the ones of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

And, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,

For we do not overstretch ourselves as though not reaching to you. For we also came to you in the gospel of Christ;