Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

Some truly of hired labor announce Christ, not purely, thinking to bring pressure upon my bonds:

And some of love, knowing that I am placed for justification of the good news:

But what of that? Only that in some way or other, either with assumed or with real earnestness, Christ is being made known; and at that I rejoice.

which consideration persuades me that I shall abide, and even continue some time with you all, to improve your advancement in the faith, and to promote your joy:

However, I hope by the favour of the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you very soon, that I may have some encouragement by knowing the state of your affairs:

although I myself might have some excuse for confidence in outward ceremonies. If any one else claims a right to trust in them, far more may I:

in the hope of attaining, in some measure, the resurrection that lifts me out from among the dead.

I am rejoicing very much in [fellowship with] the Lord that now, after some time, you people have revived your concern for me. Actually, you were concerned, but lacked the opportunity [to show it].