For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.