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But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—

but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.

But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then hath the stumbling-block of the cross been done away.

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:

Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all:

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.

But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.

For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.

For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure is come.

Then said I, Lo, I am come (In the roll of the book it is written of me) To do thy will, O God.

then hath he said, Lo, I am come to do thy will. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.