To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safeguarding for you — Paul repeats exhortation because it is 'not troublesome' (ouk okneropn, not burdensome) and necessary for 'safeguarding' (asphales, security, firmness). Repetition is not rhetorical padding but spiritual necessity: dangers require constant vigilance. The phrase suggests he has warned them before of coming threats.

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