25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all, for your advancement and joy of faith,

26 so that your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

27 Only let your conduct be as becomes the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you, or else am absent, I may hear of your [affairs], that you stand fast in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel,