For, while living, we are still being given up to death because of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be seen in our flesh, though it is under the power of death.

While our minds are not on the things which are seen, but on the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are for a time; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

So, then, we are ever without fear, and though conscious that while we are in the body we are away from the Lord,

And not by his coming only, but by the comfort which he had in you, while he gave us word of your desire, your sorrow, your care for me; so that I was still more glad.

How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.

And I am not saying this so that others may get off free, while the weight comes on you:

For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.

While their hearts go out to you in love and in prayer for you, because of the great grace of God which is in you.

For this cause I am writing these things while I am away, so that there may be need for me, when I am present, to make use of sharp measures, by the authority which the Lord has given me for building up and not for destruction.