always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all,

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,

make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all.

You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.

Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold people like him in high regard,

Think of Excellence

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.