¹⁸ It is good to be made much of for a good purpose at all times and not only when I am present with you.

Shining as Lights in the World

¹² Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence but much more now in my absence, work on your own salvation with fear and trembling,^(A)

¹⁹ I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent.^(A)

¹⁴ He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.^(A)

²⁷ Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel

¹³ You know that it was because of a physical infirmity that I first announced the gospel to you;

⁵⁸ Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.^(A)

¹⁷ His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.”^(A)