¹⁷ I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

⁹ When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn't a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.

³⁰ because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

¹³ whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Gospel.