Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,

For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.

Therefore I hope to send him immediately, as soon as I see how things go with me;

Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may have less anxiety.

Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.