So that the mutual participation of thy faith might be effective in acknowledgment of every good in you to Christ Jesus.

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

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

but I have wished to do nothing without thy mind, that thy good might not be as of necessity but of willingness:

Perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated [from you] for a while, that you might have him back as yours forever,

Therefore, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord, that thou might refresh my heart in the Lord.