¹⁵ In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;

¹¹ For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established;

¹⁹ But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing. And I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.

²⁹ I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ.

³⁴ But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest your coming together be for judgment. The rest I will set in order whenever I come.

¹ Working together, we entreat also that you not receive the grace of God in vain,

²⁵ Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

²⁶ that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.