Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

Some, it is true, are [actually] preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry [toward me—for no better reason than a competitive spirit or misguided ambition], but others out of goodwill and a loyal spirit [toward me].

But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.