³ I wrote this very thing so that when I came I wouldn’t have pain from those who ought to give me joy, because I am confident^(A) about all of you that my joy will also be yours.

⁴ always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer,

²⁵ Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,^(A)

¹⁸ In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me.