⁵ because of your partnership^(A) in the gospel from the first day^(B) until now, ⁶ being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion^(C) until the day of Christ Jesus.^(D)

⁷ It is right^(E) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart^(F) and, whether I am in chains^(G) or defending^(H) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.