1 The love of the brethren at Troas salutes you; whence also I write to you by Burrhus, whom ye sent with me, together with the Ephesians, your brethren, and who has in all things refreshed me. And I would that all may imitate him, as being a pattern of a minister1 of God. Grace will reward him in all things. I salute your most worthy2 bishop, and your very venerable3 presbytery, and your deacons, my fellow-servants, and all of you individually, as well as generally, in the name of Jesus Christ, and in His flesh and blood, in His passion and resurrection, both corporeal and spiritual, in union with God and you.4 Grace, mercy, peace, and patience, be with you for evermore!
2 I salute the families of my brethren, with their wives and children, and the virgins who are called widows.5 Be ye strong, I pray, in the power of the Holy Ghost. Philo, who is with me, greets you. I salute the house of Tavias, and pray that it may be confirmed in faith and love, both corporeal and spiritual. I salute Alce, my well-beloved,6 and the incomparable Daphnus, and Eutecnus, and all by name. Fare ye well in the grace of God.