that there may be an operative communication of thy faith made known by every good thing, which is in you towards Jesus Christ.

whom I wished to detain about myself, that in thy stead he might have waited upon me during my bonds for the gospel:

but without thy consent would I do nothing; that this good deed of thine might not be as of necessity, but from thy own choice.

For to this end perhaps was he separated from thee for a season, that thou mightest receive him for ever;

If he hath injured thee or oweth thee ought, put that to my account;

I Paul have given it under my own hand, I will repay it, not to say to thee, that thou owest even thine own self unto me.

Having confidence in thy obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do more than I say.

But at the same time prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.