And during the time I was with you I did not bother you for help when I needed money; the believers who came from Macedonia brought me everything I needed. As in the past, so in the future: I will never be a burden to you!

because he risked his life and nearly died for the sake of the work of Christ, in order to give me the help that you yourselves could not give.

I would like to keep him here with me, while I am in prison for the gospel's sake, so that he could help me in your place.