to this I am urg'd by the love I bear to Christ, persuaded as I am, that if one died for all, then were all in a dying state: and that he died for all,

wherefore show how much you love them, and how well you deserve the character I gave you, before all the churches.

why so? is it because I love you not? far otherwise, God knows.

I shall be glad to sacrifice myself and all I have for your service, even tho' it should happen that the more I love you, the less I should be beloved.

Finally, brethren, be cheerful: redress yourselves, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

the favour of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communication of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. amen.