1 Having, then, these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting set-apartness in the fear of Elohim.
2 Make room for us, we wronged no one, we corrupted no one, we exploited no one.
3 I do not say this to condemn, for I previously said that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.
4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting on your behalf. I have been filled with encouragement, I overflow with joy in all our pressure.
5 For, indeed, when we came into Makedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were hard pressed on every side – conflicts without, fears within.
6 But Elohim, who encourages the downcast, encouraged us by the coming of Titus,