But not all have obeyed the good news, for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?”

And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.

He said, “The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!”

What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel I may offer the gospel free of charge, and so not make full use of my rights in the gospel.

For we were not overextending ourselves, as though we did not reach as far as you, because we were the first to reach as far as you with the gospel about Christ.

With flaming fire he will mete out punishment on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness that I continually remember you

If others receive this right from you, are we not more deserving? But we have not made use of this right. Instead we endure everything so that we may not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,

For it is time for judgment to begin, starting with the house of God. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who are disobedient to the gospel of God?