That the faith which you have in common with them may be working with power, in the knowledge of every good thing in you, for Christ.

But without your approval I would do nothing; so that your good works might not be forced, but done freely from your heart.

For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;

I, Paul, writing this myself, say, I will make payment to you: and I do not say to you that you are in debt to me even for your life.

Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say.

And make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you.