⁵ because I hear about your love for all his holy people^(A) and your faith in the Lord Jesus.^{(B) 6} I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. ⁷ Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,^(C) because you, brother, have refreshed^(D) the hearts of the Lord’s people.