For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
Ver. 1. For I would that ye knew] Little do most men know what incessant care and pains their faithful ministers take for their souls' health. But we would they should know it, and know those that labour among them, and are over them in the Lord, and to "esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake," 1 Thessalonians 5:12,13 .