in order that the fellowship of your faith may be efficient in the perfect knowledge of every good thing which is in you toward Christ.

Therefore, having much boldness in Christ to command you to that which is appropriate,

him, that is my own heart.

Whom I did wish to have with me, in order that he might minister unto me in your stead in the bonds of the gospel:

but without your consent I did not wish to do anything; in order that your good might not be by constraint, but by the free will:

for on this account he suddenly departed from you for an hour, that you might have him back forever;

I Paul have written with my own hand, I will pay it: not that I may say to you that you even owe yourself to me.

Having confidence in your obedience I have written to you, knowing that you will do even more than those things which I say.

And at the same time also prepare for me a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I will be consigned unto you.