Thematic Bible: Paul's care of


Thematic Bible



be then upon the watch, and remember, that for three years I have not ceased by night, or by day to warn every soul of you, even with tears.

wherefore, my writing to you so severely did not proceed from any prejudice to him, that had done the wrong, or from favour to him that suffered wrong, but to show my conscientious regard to your welfare.


yet I fear when I do come I shall not find you such as I would, and that you will find me such as you least desire: I am afraid there are among you debates, envyings, animosities, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, arrogance, tumults:

you make me apprehensive, that the labour I have bestowed upon you will be all in vain.

whilst night and day we make our ardent requests to him, that we may once more be present with you, that nothing may be wanting to the perfection of your faith?