who once risked their very necks for my life. I am so thankful to them; not only I but also all the churches among the heathen thank them.

So, although I did write to you, it was not for the offender's sake, nor for the offended party's sake, but in the sight of God for the sake of having your enthusiasm for me made perfectly clear to you. This is why I am so comforted.

Now I appeal to you in person, by the gentleness and fairness of Christ, I, Paul, who am so "condescending when face to face with you, but so courageous toward you when far away!"

the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,