being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you, will carry it on till the day of Jesus Christ;

Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will.

those preach Christ from a contentious disposition, not sincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds.

What difference does this make? Christ is, nevertheless, preached in every way, whether in pretense or in truth; and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice:

for I know that this will result in my benefit through your supplication, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be ashamed, but with all boldness, as at all times, so even now, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

for it is God, who, of his good pleasure, works in you both the will and the power to perform.

for I have no one of a kindred spirit who will sincerely care for your condition:

But I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly.

Let us, therefore, as many as are fully enlightened, be of this mind: and if you are of another mind with respect to any thing, God will reveal even this to you.

who will transform our humbled body, and make it like his glorious body, according to that power by which he is able to subdue all things to himself.

and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Do those things which you have learned and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

But my God will supply all your need, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.