16 That is why we will never become weak. Our physical body is getting old and weak, but our inner being is getting newer day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16
17 For a little while now, we will have little trouble. But these difficulties are helping us to attain eternal glory. That eternal glory is far greater than these difficulties. 2 Corinthians 4:17
18 So we do not think about the things we see, but about the things we cannot see. The things we see are temporary, and the things we cannot see are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18
7 Tychicus, a beloved brother in Christ. He is a faithful servant, working with me in the Lord. He will tell you all about me. Which are happening to me. Colossians 4: 7
8 That is why I am sending him to you. I want you to know what we are talking about. And I am sending him to you for this very purpose. Colossians 4: 8
9 I am sending him with Onesimus. He is a faithful and dear brother to us. He is one of your group. Tychicus and Onesimus will tell you everything that happened here. Colossians 4: 9
10 Greetings from Aristarchus. He is in prison with me. Greetings also from Mark, Barnabas’ cousin. I have already given you instructions about him. When he comes, welcome him. Colossians 4:10
11 Jesus, also called Justus, sends greetings. These are the only Jewish believers who are working with me for God’s Kingdom. They are a source of comfort to me. Colossians 4:11
12 Epaphras also greets you. He is one of your group and one of Christ Jesus’ servants. He always prays earnestly to God for all of you so that you may grow spiritually and receive all that God wants you to have. Colossians 4:12
13 I know he has worked hard for you and for the people of Laodicea and Hierapolis. Colossians 4:13
14 Demas and our dear friend the physician Luke, send greetings. Colossians 4:14
15 Greet the brothers and sisters in Laodicea. Greet Numphas and the church that is at his house. Colossians 4:15
16 And when this epistle is read among you, make sure that it be read to the church of Laodicea. And you also read the letter I wrote to the church in Laodicea. Colossians 4:16
17 Say to Archippus, “Do what the Lord has given you to do.” Colossians 4:17
18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember that I am in prison. The grace of God be with you. Colossians 4:18
12 Now, my beloved ones, keep my commandments. When I am not with you, then when I am with you. Keep working to complete your salvation with great honor and fear of God. Philippians 2:12
13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13
14 Continue to do all the work without complaint or argument. Philippians 2:14
15 Then you will be clean and innocent. You will be children of God without any guilt from the wicked and the people of this generation. Shine like the stars in this world. Philippians 2:15
16 Hold fast to the message of life. Do this until the coming of Christ. Then I will be proud of you because all my work and efforts were not in vain. Philippians 2:16
17 Your faith and your service to God are like the sacrifices you make. I may have to shed my blood for your sacrifice. Then I will be very happy and you will share my happiness too. Philippians 2:17
18 All of you should be happy and joyful with me. Philippians 2:18