those preach Christ from a contentious disposition, not sincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds.

But if this, my life in the flesh, would be profitable for my work in the ministry, verily, what I should choose I know not.

For to you it is given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but, also, to suffer for him,

Consider not each one his own gifts, but each one also the gifts of others.

who, being in the form of God, did not think it an act of robbery to be equal with God;

So, then, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, nor labor in vain.

for all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.

And, indeed, he was sick near to death; but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

because for the work of the Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, that he might supply that which was lacking in your service to me.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is to me indeed not burdensome; but for you it is safe.

and be found in him, not having my own righteousness which was by law, but the righteousness which is by faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith,

Not that I have already attained, or have already reached the goal; but I am pressing forward, that I may lay hold on that for which I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.

Brethren, I do not conclude that I have already laid hold:

I do not speak in respect to want: for I have learned, in whatever condition I am, to be content.

For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent once and again to aid me in my need.

Not that I seek a gift; but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

But my God will supply all your need, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.