I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house.

I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ.

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

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.

because I hear of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

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.