6. God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns.
7. You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.
8. God himself knows how much I want to see you. He knows that I care for you in the same way that Christ Jesus does.
9. I pray that your love will keep on growing and that you will fully know and understand