If there be, therefore, any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of spirit, if any tender affections and compassions,

Him, indeed, therefore, am I hoping to send - as soon as I can look off from the things that concern myself, - forthwith.

The more promptly, therefore, have I sent him, that, seeing him again, ye may rejoice, and, I, the less sorrowful, may be.

Be giving him welcome, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy; and, such as he, in honour, be holding, -

As many, therefore, as are full-grown, let, this, be our resolve; and, if, somewhat differently, ye are resolved, this, also, shall, God, unto you reveal.