and when I was present with you, and in need, I did not burden anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my need. And in everything I kept myself from being a burden to you, and so I will keep myself.

because for the work of Christ he drew near unto death, being careless with his life, in order that he might fill up that which was lacking in your service to me.

whom I wished to keep with myself, in order that on your behalf he might serve me in the bonds of the gospel.