being confident of this very thing, that he who began in you a good work, will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus;

They who are of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

but I am held in a strait by the two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; for it is far better;

But if I am even poured out on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.

Not that I speak on account of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.

But I have all, and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus what was sent from you, a sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.