And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,