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

as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.

engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.

Lights in the World

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,

For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.

God's Provision

I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.