I had rather apply to your benevolent temper, and desire you would regard the years of Paul, who am now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ,

I would have kept him with me, to assist me in your stead during my confinement for the gospel.

but I would not do any thing without your consent; that your benefaction might not appear any ways forc'd, but perfectly voluntary.

I beg you therefore by the common ties of friendship to receive him as you would myself.