For he has been longing to see you all, and has been greatly distressed because you heard that he was sick.

For he was sick, and nearly died, but God took pity on him, and not only on him, but on me, to save me from having one sorrow after another.

for he came near dying for the Lord's work, and risked his life to make up for what was lacking in the service you have done me.

I was circumcised when I was eight days old. I am a descendant of Israel. I belong to the tribe of Benjamin. I am a Hebrew, and the son of Hebrews. As to the Law, I was a Pharisee;

as to my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church; and by the Law's standard of uprightness, no fault could be found with me.

I was very glad, as a Christian, to have your interest in me revive again after so long; for you have always been interested, but you have had no opportunity to show it.

But it was very kind of you to share my difficulties.

Even when I was at Thessalonica you sent money more than once for my needs.