Now if he has defrauded you of anything or owes you anything, charge what he owes to me.
I myself pledge security for him; you may hold me liable. If I do not bring him back to you and place him here before you, I will bear the blame before you all my life.
Therefore if you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me.
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.