^{8 Ref} First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

^{9 Ref} For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, always in my prayers

^{10 Ref} making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you.