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20. Translate as Greek, "I could wish." If circumstances permitted
(which they do not), I would gladly be with you [M. STUART].
now--as I was twice already. Speaking face to face is so much more
effective towards loving persuasion than writing
(2Jo 12;
3Jo 13, 14).
change my voice--as a mother
(Ga 4:19):
adapting my tone of voice to what I saw in person your case might need.
This is possible to one present, but not to one in writing [GROTIUS and ESTIUS].
I stand in doubt of you--rather, "I am perplexed about you," namely,
how to deal with you, what kind of words to use, gentle or severe, to
bring you back to the right path.
JFB.
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