5. hearing of thy charity and faith, which thou hast in the Lord Jesus and toward all saints;
6. that the communication of thy faith may become effectual for the knowledge of all the good that is in you by Christ Jesus.
7. For we have great joy and consolation in thy charity because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed by thee, brother.
8. Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command thee that which is expedient,
9. yet for the sake of charity I rather beseech thee, being such a one as Paul the aged and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.