hearing of your love and faith which you have for the Lord Jesus and for all the saints,

that your participation of the faith may be made effectual by a knowledge of all the good which we have in Christ Jesus.

For I have great joy and comfort in your love, because the saints are refreshed by you, brother.

whom I have sent back. And do you receive him, that is, my soul,

for perhaps he has been separated from you for a time that you may have him back forever,

I, Paul, have written with my hand; I will pay; not to tell you that you owe yourself to me.

I have written to you, having confidence in your obedience, knowing that you will do even more than I say.