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I. PAUL'S SORROWS. Persecuted — imprisoned — insulted.

II. PAUL'S JOYS. The progress of the gospel — the love, courage, and confidence of the brethren — the proclamation of Christ.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

WEB: Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;