So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.

And it is my prayer that your love may be more and more accompanied by clear knowledge and keen perception, for testing things that differ,

Now it is my purpose to make clear to you, brothers, that the cause of the good news has been helped by my experiences;

So that it became clear through all the Praetorium, and to all the rest, that I was a prisoner on account of Christ;

And in no way be alarmed or intimidated [in anything] by your opponents, for such [constancy and fearlessness on your part] is a [clear] sign [a proof and a seal] for them of [their impending] destruction, but [a clear sign] for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God.

So, my dearly loved friends, as you have always been obedient, so now with reverence and awe keep on working clear down to the finishing point of your salvation not only as though I were with you but much more because I am away;

But his quality is clear to you; how, as a child is to its father, so he was a help to me in the work of the good news.

Brothers, it is clear to me that I have not come to that knowledge; but one thing I do, letting go those things which are past, and stretching out to the things which are before,

All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you.

Let your gentle behaviour be clear to all men. The Lord is near.