[I pray] that the sharing of your faith [with others, or possibly with Paul] will be effective when you fully realize all the good you can do for Christ.

'tis true he was formerly useless to you, but now he will be useful to us both:

But without your consent I was unwilling to do anything, so that your kindness to me might be of your own free will, and not of compulsion.

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.

I write you in perfect confidence in your compliance with my wish, because I am sure that you will do even more than I ask.

But simultaneously also prepare a lodging for me, for I hope that by your prayers I will be granted to you.