it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection.

If then there be any christian consolation, any charitable relief, any communion of the spirit, if any tenderness of compassion,

for there is no one that is so dear to me as he, and no one will more sincerely interest himself in your concerns.

for there are many that wander about, of whom I have frequently told you, and now repeat it with tears, that they are enemies to the cross of Christ:

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.