This is the reason I was often hindered from coming to you.

You were running well; who prevented you from obeying the truth?

But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.

For we wanted to come to you (I, Paul, in fact tried again and again) but Satan thwarted us.

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.