15. For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;
16. no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
17. If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.
18. But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account;
19. I Paul write it with mine own hand, I will repay it: that I say not unto thee how that thou owest to me even thine own self besides.
20. Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ.
21. Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.