that the fellowship of your faith may operate in a full knowledge of every good thing in you in Christ Jesus.

Even receive him, that is, my own heart,

whom I resolved to retain with myself, so that for you he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel.

But without your consent I was willing to do nothing, that your good should not be of necessity, but willingly.

For perhaps because of this he was separated from you for an hour, that you should receive him eternally,

If he has wronged you or owes you in anything, put that on my account.

I, Paul, wrote it with my own hand; I will repay, that I do not say to you that you owe even yourself to me also.

Yes, brother, that I may have your help in the Lord, refresh my heart in the Lord.

Trusting to your obedience, I wrote to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.

But at once prepare lodging for me, for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given to you.