6. That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7. For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.
8. Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you that which is required,
9. Yet for love's sake I rather beseech you, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.