Philippians 1:25-27

25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

27Only let your conduct be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;