¹⁰ As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped^[a] in the regions of Achaia.^(A)

⁵ because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the message of truth,^(A) the gospel ⁶ that has come to you. It is bearing fruit^(B) and growing all over the world,^(C) just as it has among you since the day you heard it and recognized God’s grace^(D) in the truth.^[a](E)

² because of the truth that remains in us^(A) and will be with us forever.

³ For I was very glad when some brothers came and testified^(A) to your faithfulness to the truth—how you are walking in the truth.^{(B) 4} I have no greater joy^(C) than this: to hear that my children^(D) are walking in the truth.