6 I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.

7 It is right for me to think this of you all because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonments and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are fellow partakers of my grace.

8 For God is my witness, how I long after you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.