4 I say this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive [but thoroughly deceptive] arguments. 5 For even though I am absent [from you] in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, delighted to see your good discipline [as you stand shoulder to shoulder and form a solid front] and to see the stability of your faith in Christ [your steadfast reliance on Him and your unwavering confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness].
Good discipline – Imagine the [ ] explanation.
Stability of your faith in Christ
Do you steadfastly rely on Him?
Do you have unwavering confidence in His Power, Wisdom, and Goodness?
Grow your faith so that no one will deceive you with persuasive [but thoroughly deceptive] arguments.
You have to know what you know, that you know Him who knows you. For He will never let you go.