²¹ For they all ^(A)seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. ²² But you know Timothy's^{[a] (B)}proven worth, how ^(C)as a son^[b] with a father ^(D)he has served with me in the gospel.

²⁹ So ^(A)receive him in the Lord with all joy, and ^(B)honor such men, ³⁰ for he nearly died^{[a] (C)}for the work of Christ, risking his life ^(D)to complete what was lacking in your service to me.