And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment

But I want you to know, brothers, that the things in respect to me have come more for the advancement of the good-news,

And more of the brothers in Lord have been convinced by my bonds to be much more bold to speak the word fearlessly.

But to remain in the flesh is more necessary because of you.

Therefore my beloved, just as ye have always obeyed, not only as in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Therefore I sent him more urgently, so that having seen him again, ye may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.

Although (I having confidence also in flesh) if any other man seems to be confident in the flesh, I more: