7 As it becometh me so to judge of you all, because I have you in remembrance, that both in my [6]bands, and in my defense, and confirmation of the Gospel you all were partakers of my [7]grace.

8 [8]For God is my record, how I long after you all from the very heart root in Jesus Christ.

9 [9]And this I pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge, and in all judgment,