because of the love I rather entreat, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ;

I, Paul did write with my hand, I -- I will repay; that I may not say that also thyself, besides, to me thou dost owe.

having been confident in thy obedience I did write to thee, having known that also above what I may say thou wilt do;

and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.