7. I don’t want to make a quick visit to you, since I hope to spend some time with you if the Lord lets it happen.
8. I’ll stay here in Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost.
9. In spite of the fact that there are many opponents, a big and productive opportunity has opened up for my mission here.
10. If Timothy comes to you, be sure that he has no reason to be afraid while he’s with you, because he does the work of the Lord just like I do.