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

who in time past hath been an unprofitable servant to thee, but now very profitable to thee and to me:

I am sending him back to you, which is all the same as sending my very heart.

It may be that he was separated from you for an hour, for this very reason, that you might have him back for ever,

No longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother, very dear to me specially, but much more to you, in the flesh as well as in the Lord.

I, Paul, write it with my own hand, I will pay it in full -- not to mention the fact that you owe me your very self besides.