I rejoice, because I have complete confidence in you.
And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required,
And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command.
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