¹⁷ I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.^(A)

³⁰ because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.^(A)

⁹ And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed.^(A) I have kept myself from being a burden to you^(B) in any way, and will continue to do so.

¹³ I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains^(A) for the gospel.