I thank my God, I say, for your cooperation in spreading the Good News, from the time it first came to you even until now.

as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; both in my bonds and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, I say I have you all in my heart as being joint par takers of my grace.

If, however, it is to be life here and I am to go on living, this will mean useful and productive service for me; so I do not know which to choose [if I am given that choice].

Then every tongue in one accord, will say that Jesus the Messiah is Lord, while God the Father praising.

So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;

For he longed after you, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard say that he should be sick,

I do not say that I have already won, or am already perfect, but I am passing on to lay hold on the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.

Brethren, I count not myself that I have gotten it: but one thing I say: I forget that which is behind me, and stretch myself unto that which is before me;

For many walk, who (I told you often, and now also say while weeping) are enemies of the cross of Christ,

Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice!

Practise also what you have learned and received from me, what you heard me say and what you saw me do; then the God of peace will be with you.

But I will not say anything about my needs, for I am able, wherever I am, to be dependent on myself.

I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.