6. And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.
7. For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.
8. But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.
9. For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.
10. Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.
11. Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.
12. But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him.
13. Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened.
14. Let all that is yours be immersed in charity.