6. so that your partnership in the faith may become effective in recognizing every good there is in us that leads to Christ.
7. For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother.
8. Therefore, although I have the full right in Christ to order you to do what is proper,
9. I rather urge you out of love, being as I am, Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus.