For I am certain of this very thing, that he by whom the good work was started in you will make it complete till the day of Jesus Christ:

What then? only that in every way, falsely or truly, the preaching of Christ goes on; and in this I am glad, and will be glad.

For I am conscious that this will be for my salvation, through your prayer and the giving out of the stored wealth of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

In the measure of my strong hope and belief that in nothing will I be put to shame, but that without fear, as at all times, so now will Christ have glory in my body, by life or by death.

And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith;

For I have no man of like mind who will truly have care for you.

Him then I am hoping to send as quickly as possible, when I am able to see how things will go for me:

But I have faith in the Lord that I myself will come before long.

Then let us all, who have come to full growth, be of this mind: and if in anything you are of a different mind, even this will God make clear to you:

For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ:

By whom this poor body of ours will be changed into the image of the body of his glory, in the measure of the working by which he is able to put all things under himself.

And the peace of God, which is deeper than all knowledge, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

The things which came to you by my teaching and preaching, and which you saw in me, these things do, and the God of peace will be with you.

But I will not say anything about my needs, for I am able, wherever I am, to be dependent on myself.

And my God will give you all you have need of from the wealth of his glory in Christ Jesus.