I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.

Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.