⁴ In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray^(A) with joy

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

⁸ God can testify^(A) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

²⁵ Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

¹⁷ But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering^(A) on the sacrifice^(B) and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.^(C)

²⁶ For he longs for all of you^(A) and is distressed because you heard he was ill.