13. Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel:
14. But without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
15. For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldst receive him for ever;
16. Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more to thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
17. If thou accountest me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
18. If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on my account;
19. I Paul have written it with my own hand, I will repay it: although I do not say to thee that thou owest to me even thy own self besides.
20. Yes, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
21. Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
22. But at the same time prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you.
23. There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus;
24. Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-laborers.
25. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.