I, Paul, write this with my own hand, I will repay it—to say nothing of your owing me even your own self.
I will be surety for him; of my hand you shall require him. If I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame for ever;
I Tertius, the writer of this letter, greet you in the Lord.
For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold to you when I am away! —
You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on your hearts, to be known and read by all men;
lest if some Macedonians come with me and find that you are not ready, we be humiliated—to say nothing of you—for being so confident.
Now I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you.
See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account.