When it was decided that we were to sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were turned over to an officer of the Imperial regiment, named Julius.

The brothers there had had news of our coming, and came as far as Appius' Forum and Three Taverns to meet us, and when Paul saw them he thanked God and was greatly encouraged.

Now I want to assure you, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in furthering the preaching of the good news.

By the

He bade them goodbye, saying, "I will come back to you again if it is God's will." Then he sailed from Ephesus.

But I am coming very soon to see you, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out, not what these conceited people have to say, but what they can actually do.

This, instead of saying, "If it is the Lord's will, we shall live to do this or that."

And may

They have cheered my heart, and yours too. You should appreciate such men.

That is why I am so comforted. With all my own comfort, I was still more overjoyed at the gladness of Titus, for his mind has been set at rest by you all.

But now that Timothy has just come back to me from you, and brought me good news of your faith and love, and told me how kindly you think of me and that you long to see me just as much as I long to see you,

May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often cheered me and was not ashamed of my being in prison.

I have been greatly pleased and encouraged over your love, for the hearts of God's people have been cheered, my brother, by you.