He is filled with the compassions of God and thus able to sympathize with and encourage those to whom he ministers (chap. 1:3-11).
He is a model of consistency in all his dealings in life, and therefore, can be trusted (chap. 1:12-24).
He is faithful to confront matters among the saints that challenge the Lord’s glory (chap. 2:1-13).
He has a ministry that impacts his hearers and transforms them into the image of Christ (chap. 2:14—3:18).
He is exercised about keeping the interests of self out of the ministry so that Christ is everything (chap. 4:1-18).
He is motivated in his service by the coming scene of glory, the judgment seat of Christ, and the love of Christ (chap. 5:1-21).
He has been tested in the field of service in every way and approved of God (chap. 6:1-10).