7 For I have experienced much joy and encouragement [7] from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother. [AF]

8 Therefore, although I have the full right [8] in Christ to order you to do what is proper,

9 I rather urge you out of love, being as I am, Paul, an old man, [9] and now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus. [AG]