while the crossing was taking place, to bring over the king’s household and to do his pleasure. Shimei son of Gera fell down before the king as he was about to cross the Jordan
But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.
It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be put to shame in any way but that by my speaking with all boldness Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death.