having this same confidence, that he who has begun a good work in you will carry it on till the day of Jesus Christ,

But if to live in the flesh [is allowed me], I have this fruit of my work, and which I shall choose I know not.

And so, my beloved, as you always obeyed, not in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;

for God works in you both to will and to work of his good pleasure.

because on account of the work he was nigh to death, not having consulted properly for his life, that he might fully supply your lack of service to me.