We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

so that we may preach the gospel in the regions that lie beyond you, and not boast of work already done in another person’s area.

I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers.

And although you were dead in your transgressions and sins,

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles –

that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love,

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.

I thank my God every time I remember you.

I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you

because of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.

For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.

Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

who also told us of your love in the Spirit.

for you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened.

We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,