^{9 Ref} For this reason God has put him in the highest place and has given to him the name which is greater than every name;

^{10 Ref} So that at the name of Jesus every knee may be bent, of those in heaven and those on earth and those in the underworld,

^{11 Ref} And that every tongue may give witness that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

^{12 Ref} So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;

^{13 Ref} For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure.

^{14 Ref} Do all things without protests and arguments;

^{15 Ref} So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

^{16 Ref} Offering the word of life; so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect.

^{17 Ref} And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

^{18 Ref} And in the same way do you be glad and have a part in my joy.

^{19 Ref} But I am hoping in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be comforted when I have news of you.

^{20 Ref} For I have no man of like mind who will truly have care for you.

^{21 Ref} For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ.