I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence,
for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my need. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.
I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel,
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