And Rather, "But."

we desire A strong word: "we long to see in you."

that every one of you Here again in the emphasis of the expression we seem to trace, as in other parts of the Epistle, some individualreference.

the samé diligence He desires to see as much earnestness (2 Corinthians 7:11) in the work of advancing to spiritual maturity of knowledge as they had shewn in ministering to the saints.

to the full assurance i.e. with a view to your attaining this full assurance. Comp. Hebrews 10:22; Hebrews 3:14. The word also occurs in 1 Thessalonians 1:5; Colossians 2:2.

unto the end till hope becomes fruition (Hebrews 3:6; Hebrews 3:14).

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