because of the fellowship which ye have in the gospel, from the first day unto now;

as it becometh me so to judge of you all, because I have you in my heart, and have you also every one companions of grace with me, even in my bonds as I defend, and establish the gospel.

The other part of love, because they see that I am set to defend the gospel.

For he longed after you, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard say that he should be sick,

because that for the work of Christ he went so far, that he was nigh unto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfill that service which was lacking on your part toward me.

I speak not because of necessity. For I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, therewith to be content.