but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.

For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.

But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel.

So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death,