Mace(i)
20 for there is no one that is so dear to me as he, and no one will more sincerely interest himself in your concerns.
21 the most consult their private advantage, and neglect the dispensation of Jesus Christ.
22 you know he has stood the test, and has serv'd with me in the gospel, as a son serves with his father.
23 I hope therefore to send him to you as soon as I find what turn my affairs shall take:
24 nay, I trust in the Lord, that I myself too shall visit you very soon.
25 however I thought it necessary to send you Epaphroditus my brother, my collegue in the ministry, and my fellow-soldier, whom you had sent to supply my wants: