(6:21,22) Paul is sending them a report in order that they might know how he is and what his work consists of. He is not partitioning for assistance or support. This is a testimony of God's provision specifically for their encouragement. How different this is from the media evangelists and preachers to lace every time of testimony with requests and dire reports of need of funds in order to continue their work. Perhaps if it was truly the Lord's work instead of their own, there would not be such angst.

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