For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally,

I wanted to keep him so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the sake of the gospel.

However, without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your good deed would not be out of compulsion, but from your own willingness.

I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self.