I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ.

For I had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been made strong again through you, brother.

So, although through union with Christ I have full freedom to order you to do your duty,

rather through love I entreat, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

Yes, brother, I would like some return myself from you in the Lord's work. Through Christ refresh my heart.

And have a guest-room ready for me, too, for I hope that through your prayers I shall have the gracious privilege of coming to you.