so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ.

for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,

Do nothing out of a spirit of contention, or for vain-glory, but modestly look upon others as if they were better than yourselves.

and you too should be glad and congratulate me upon that account.

but God had pity on him, and not on him only, but on me likewise, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

for he was upon the brink of death for the service of Christ, having expos'd his life to the greatest dangers, to perform those kind offices, which you could not do yourselves.

be upon your guard against snarlers, against the contrivances of the crafty, against the spurious breed;

tread in my steps, my brethren, and fix your eyes upon those who follow the example I give you.

who in the. end will be ruin'd, who place their religion in sensuality, their glory in that which is their shame, and fix their thoughts upon this earth.