7. I want to see you more than just briefly in passing; I hope to spend quite a long time with you, if the Lord allows.
8. I will stay here in Ephesus until the day of Pentecost.
9. There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though there are many opponents.
10. If Timothy comes your way, be sure to make him feel welcome among you, because he is working for the Lord, just as I am.
11. No one should look down on him, but you must help him to continue his trip in peace, so that he will come back to me; for I am expecting him back with the brothers and sisters.
12. Now, about brother Apollos. I have often encouraged him to visit you with the other believers, but he is not completely convinced that he should go at this time. When he gets the chance, however, he will go.
13. Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong.
14. Do all your work in love.