Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;
What a remarkable thing it is that the apostle Paul should continually have felt himself to be in need of the prayers of others.  He was about to address his beloved converts regarding some of their shortcomings; and if there was ever a time when a gospel preacher needs the prayers of others on his own behalf, it is at such a time.  Moreover, it appears that Paul constantly solicited the prayers of his Christian converts.