10 For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but zhis bodily presence is weak, and ahis speech of no account.”
2 I beg of you kthat when I am present I may not have to show lboldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh.
5 hWalk in wisdom toward ioutsiders, making the best use of the time.
Further Instructions
2 cContinue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it dwith thanksgiving.
9 and with him nOnesimus, our faithful and obeloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.
1 Masters, treat your bondservants1 justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
3 cin whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.