| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. | 17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. |
| 18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. | 18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. |
| 19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back--not to mention that you owe me your very self. | 19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back--not to mention that you owe me your very self. |
| 20 I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. | 20 I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. |
| 21 Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. | 21 Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. |
| 22 And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. | 22 And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. |
| 23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. | 23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. |
| 24 And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers. | 24 And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers. |
| 25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. | 25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. |
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