¹³ I wished to keep him at my side to take your place as my helper while I am bound for the good news. ¹⁴ But I didn’t want to make this decision without asking for your permission. This way, any goodwill on your part wouldn’t be seen as forced, but as your true and free desire.

¹⁵ Maybe this is the reason why he was supposed to be away from you for this time: so that now you will have him back forever—