⁶ being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion^(A) until the day of Christ Jesus.^(B)

⁷ It is right^(C) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart^(D) and, whether I am in chains^(E) or defending^(F) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. ⁸ God can testify^(G) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.