And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ,

So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,