That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient.

Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, my own bowels:

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel:

But without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldst receive him for ever;

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on my account;

I Paul have written it with my own hand, I will repay it: although I do not say to thee that thou owest to me even thy own self besides.

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

But at the same time prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you.