I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,

To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.

What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice

because I know this will lead to my deliverance through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all boldness, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.

Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel,

For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose.

For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests;

I am convinced in the Lord that I myself will also come quickly.

assuming that I will somehow reach the resurrection from among the dead.

Therefore, all who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this also to you.

He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of His glorious body, by the power that enables Him to subject everything to Himself.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

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

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.