^{23 Ref} if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.

^{24 Ref} Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly;

^{25 Ref} of which I was made a servant, according to the stewardship of God which was given me toward you, to fulfill the word of God,