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Yet even if I am being poured out like an offering as part of the sacrifice and service I offerI offer">[fn] for your faith, I rejoice, and I share my joy with all of you.Romans 15:16; 2 Corinthians 7:4; Colossians 1:24; 2 Timothy 4:6;">[xr]

Indeed, I am confident in the Lord that I will come to visit youto visit you">[fn] soon.Philippians 1:25;">[xr]

Therefore, I am especially eager to send him so that you may have the joy of seeing him again, and so that I may feel relieved.

Having been circumcised on the eighth day, I am of the nation of Israel, from the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews. As far as the law is concerned, I was a Pharisee.Genesis 17:12; Acts 23:6; 26:4-5; Romans 11:1; 2 Corinthians 11:22;">[xr]

I am not saying this because I am in any need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I am in.1 Timothy 6:6,8;">[xr]

It is not that I am looking for a gift. No, I am looking for the profit that accumulates to your account.Romans 15:28; Titus 3:14;">[xr]

I have been paid in full and have more than enough. I am fully supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus what you sent - a fragrant aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.2 Corinthians 9:12; Philippians 2:25; Hebrews 13:16;">[xr]

Now I am rejoicing in my sufferings for you and completing in my flesh whatever remains of Christ's sufferings on behalf of his body, which is the church.Romans 5:3; 2 Corinthians 1:5-6; 7:4; Ephesians 1:23; Philippians 3:10; 2 Timothy 1:8; 2:10;">[xr]

For although I am absent in body, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how stable you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.1 Corinthians 5:3; 14:40; 1 Thessalonians 2:17; 1 Peter 5:9;">[xr]

I am sending him to you for this very reason, so that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.Ephesians 6:22;">[xr]

I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine. It is the way I write.1 Corinthians 16:21; Colossians 4:18;">[xr]

This saying is trustworthy and deserves complete acceptance:[fn]Matthew 9:13; Mark 2:17; Luke 5:32; 19:10; Romans 5:8; 1 Timothy 3:1; 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8; 1 John 3:5;">[xr] To this world Christ Jesus came, Sinful people to reclaim.save">[fn] I am the worst of them.

Timothy, my child, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may continue to fight the good fight1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 2:2-3; 4:7;">[xr]

For this reason I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. (I am telling you the truth.the truth in Christ">[fn] I am not lying.)Romans 9:1; 11:13; 15:16; Galatians 1:16; Ephesians 3:7-8; 2 Timothy 1:11;">[xr]

in case I am delayed so that you may know how one is to behave in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.Ephesians 2:21-22; 2 Timothy 2:20;">[xr]

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced that this faithit">[fn] also lives in you.Acts 16:1; 1 Timothy 1:5; 4:6;">[xr]

For this reason, I am reminding you to fan into flames the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 4:14;">[xr]

That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to mewhat I have entrusted to him">[fn] until that day.Ephesians 3:1; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:9; 4:8; 1:18; 1 Peter 4:19;">[xr]

Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you to understand all these things.

Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God's word is not chained.Acts 9:16; 28:31; Ephesians 3:1; 6:19-20; Philippians 1:7,13-14; Colossians 4:3,18; 2 Timothy 1:12;">[xr]