And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge and in all perception;

And most of the brothers in the Lord, becoming confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the Word without fear.

But to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.

so that your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

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

Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, so that you may rejoice when you see him again, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other thinks that he has reason to trust in the flesh, I more.