I appeal, instead, on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an elderly man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus,

For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles--

I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,

For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.

So don't be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me His prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God,

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, and Timothy our brother: To God's church at Corinth, with all the saints who are throughout Achaia.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, and Timothy our brother:

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy: To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my co-workers.

For we are God's co-workers. You are God's field, God's building.

But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus-- my brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need--

Yes, I also ask you, true partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers whose names are in the book of life.

and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

And we sent Timothy, our brother and God's co-worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith,