but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.

For indeed he was sick, nearly to death, but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow on sorrow.

though I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If any other man thinks that he has confidence in the flesh, I yet more:

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.