having been confident of this very thing, that He who did begin in you a good work, will perform it till a day of Jesus Christ,

according as it is righteous for me to think this in behalf of you all, because of my having you in the heart, both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the good news, all of you being fellow-partakers with me of grace.

and this I pray, that your love yet more and more may abound in full knowledge, and all judgment,

what then? in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed -- and in this I rejoice, yea, and shall rejoice.

For I have known that this shall fall out to me for salvation, through your supplication, and the supply of the Spirit of Christ Jesus,

and of this being persuaded, I have known that I shall remain and continue with you all, to your advancement and joy of the faith,

For, let this mind be in you that is also in Christ Jesus,

because of this do ye also rejoice and joy with me.

As many, therefore, as are perfect -- let us think this, and if in anything ye think otherwise, this also shall God reveal to you,