for he was counted as one of us and received a share in this ministry.”

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,

begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.

For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,

to assume the task of this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.”

When Paul had greeted them, he began to explain in detail what God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone.