13. whom I was desirous of keeping with myself, that for thee he might minister to me in the bonds of the glad tidings;
14. but I have wished to do nothing without thy mind, that thy good might not be as of necessity but of willingness:
15. for perhaps for this reason he has been separated from thee for a time, that thou mightest possess him fully for ever;
16. not any longer as a bondman, but above a bondman, a beloved brother, specially to me, and how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord?
17. If therefore thou holdest me to be a partner with thee, receive him as me;
18. but if he have wronged thee anything or owe anything to thee, put this to my account.
19. I Paul have written it with mine own hand; I will repay it: that I say not to thee that thou owest even thine own self also to me.
20. Yea, brother, I would have profit of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in Christ.
21. Being confident of thine obedience, I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.