¹⁵ Because I was sure of this, ^(A)I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have ^(B)a second ^(C)experience of grace.

¹⁹ But ^(A)I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power.

¹¹ For ^(A)I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—

²⁹ I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing^[a] of Christ.

^25 (A)Convinced of this, ^(B)I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your ^(C)progress and ^(D)joy in the faith, ²⁶ so that in me ^(E)you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.

6 ^(A)Working together with him, then, ^(B)we appeal to you ^(C)not to receive the grace of God in vain.

^34 (A)if anyone is hungry, ^(B)let him eat at home—so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things ^(C)I will give directions ^(D)when I come.