Instead, poured out in emptiness, a servant's form did he possess, a mortal man becoming. In human form he chose to be,

as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will be proud when the Messiah returns that I did not run in vain or work hard in vain.

though I hope to experience the resurrection from the dead.

Now I rejoice in the Lord greatly, because once again you have shown your concern for me. Of course, you were concerned for me but you did not have an opportunity to show it.