the latter do it from love to me, knowing that I am set here to defend the gospel,

But then, if it is to be life here below, that means fruitful work for me. So ??well, I cannot tell which to choose;

But for your sakes it is necessary I should live on here below.

for he nearly died in the service of Christ by risking his life to make up for the services you were not here to render me.