though I am confident in the Lord that I too will be coming to see you soon.

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

– though mine too are significant. If someone thinks he has good reasons to put confidence in human credentials, I have more:

and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.

And since I am sure of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for the sake of your progress and joy in the faith,

For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, exult in Christ Jesus, and do not rely on human credentials