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.