And to the beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow-soldier, and the church which is in thy house:

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, (Hearing of thy faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus,

toward all saints) That the communication of thy faith may become effectual, by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you through Christ Jesus.

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

Whom I would have retained with me, to serve me in thy stead, in the bonds of the gospel.

But I would do nothing without thy consent; that thy good deed might not be, as it were, by constraint, but willingly.

Having confidence of thy obedience I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.