6But it is my hope that you will have no doubt that we are truly Christ's.
7Now our prayer to God is that you may do no evil; not in order that it may be put to our credit, but so that you may do what is right, whatever we may seem.
8Because we are able to do nothing against what is true, but only for it.
9For we are glad when we are feeble and you are strong: and this is our prayer, even that you may be made complete.
10For this cause I am writing these things while I am away, so that there may be need for me, when I am present, to make use of sharp measures, by the authority which the Lord has given me for building up and not for destruction.
11Let this be my last word, brothers; be glad; be complete; be comforted; be of the same mind; be at peace with one another: and the God of love and peace will be with you.
