for we have much joy and comfort in thy love, because by thee, dear brother, the bowels of the saints are refreshed.

I would rather intreat thee out of love to me, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner too for the sake of Jesus Christ.

I intreat thee then for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds,

For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou mightest receive him for ever:

But I must add, prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be restored to you.