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.

Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.

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,

Again he says, “I will be confident in him,” and again, “Here I am, with the children God has given me.”

And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.