And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all {things} I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and {so} will I keep {myself}.

Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and {that} they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)