And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.

that the testing of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found unto praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

receiving the outcome of your faith; the salvation of your souls.

you also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given through many persons on our behalf for the gracious gift granted to us by many.

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;

and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.

And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, Abba, Father!

searching for what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand of the sufferings of Christ and the glories after these things.