Yet, for loves sake, I rather exhort, - being, such a one, as Paul the aged, now, also, even a prisoner of Christ Jesus, -

Even receive him, that is, my own heart,

no longer as a slave, but more than a slave—as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but even more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.

Even so, brother, let me enjoy thee in the Lord. Comfort my heart in the Lord.

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