always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all,

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

fulfill my joy, that you think the same way, by maintaining the same love, being united in spirit, thinking on one purpose,

But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all.

And you also, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.

Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard

Therefore my brothers, loved and longed for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.