I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.
I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.