8. At present I remain at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9. The door is open here, wide open, and much work is being done, but the opposition is great.
12. I have told Apollos again and again to go to you, and to take with him the brethren who usually accompany him; but I have never found him willing, because the opportunity has always been wanting hitherto, but he will come, when he is able.
13. Be watchful and alert, stand, — for you can stand, — in the faith alone, without our help; be brave, and master yourselves.
14. Then you will have nothing to fear.