And I beg you, brothers, that you may permit this word of consolation, especially since I have written to you with few words
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King James Version
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.English Standard Version
I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.New International Version
Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short letter.