Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel,

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

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

For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice when you see him again and I may be less anxious.

Do 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, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account.