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For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the world, of the darkness of this age, against wicked spirits in heavenly places.

which is the word of God, Praying alway by the Spirit with all prayer and supplication, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,

And for me that utterance may be given me, by the opening my mouth to make known boldly the mystery of the gospel,

For which I am an ambassador in bonds, that I may speak boldly therein, as I ought to speak.

Whom I have sent to you for this very thing, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all with joy,

For your fellowship in the gospel, from the first day until now:

As it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, who were all partakers of my grace, both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel.

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

But the others out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ:

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

For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, for it is far better.

But to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.

And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith:

That your rejoicing for me may abound through Christ Jesus, by my presence with you again.

Only let your behaviour be worthy the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear concerning you, that ye stand fast, in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

This also is of God. For to you it is given, with regard to Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him:

For it is God that worketh in you according to his good pleasure, both to will and to do.

For the same cause joy ye likewise, and rejoice with me.