Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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.

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ, to enjoin thee what is convenient,

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

Withal prepare me also a lodging; for I trust I shall be given to you through your prayers.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.