16. no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord.
17. So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.
18. If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.
19. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back—not to mention that you owe me your very self.
20. I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.