Study Desk

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, divine utterance may be given me, so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

so that you can discern what is best, that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

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

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure.

I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.

For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.