hearing of thy love, and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;

For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.

I Paul write it with mine own hand, I will repay it: that I say not unto thee that thou owest to me even thine own self besides.

Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.