25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy [23]in the faith,

26 so that your pride in Christ Jesus may be abundant because of me by my coming to you again.

27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one [24]mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;