Once he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me.

But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent, so that your good deed might not be out of obligation, but of your own free will.

no longer as a slave, but more than a slave—as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but even more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

But meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.