6. God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns.
7. You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.
8. God himself knows how much I want to see you. He knows that I care for you in the same way that Christ Jesus does.
9. I pray that your love will keep on growing and that you will fully know and understand
10. how to make the right choices. Then you will still be pure and innocent when Christ returns. And until that day,