The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before Go
A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.
so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
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 a
Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.