¹⁷ But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”

¹² For the ministry of this service is not only supplying ^(A)the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. ¹³ By their approval of this service, ^(B)they^[a] will glorify God because of your submission that comes from your ^(C)confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others, ¹⁴ while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.