and to our beloved Apphia, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church that is in your house:

that your participation in the faith may be active in the acknowledgment of every good thing that is in us, to the honor of Christ Jesus.

Wherefore, though I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do that which is becoming,

I send him back, and do you receive him, that is, my son.

I did wish to keep him with me, that, in your stead, he might serve me in my bonds for the gospel;

but, without your consent, I was not willing to do any thing, that your good deed might not be as a matter of necessity, but one of free-will.

Perhaps, indeed, lie departed for a short time for this reason, that you might receive him forever;

But if he has done you any wrong, or owes you any thing, put that to my account.

I, Paul, do write it with my own hand, I will repay it; that I may not say to you, that you owe to me even yourself besides.

Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.

At the same time, also, prepare me a lodging: for I hope that through the prayers of you all, I may be given to you.