3I thank my God every time I remember you.
4In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,
5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
6being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.