but without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy goodness should not be as of necessity, but of free will.

But without your approval I would do nothing; so that your good works might not be forced, but done freely from your heart.

χωρις ομως της γνωμης σου δεν ηθελησα να καμω ουδεν, δια να μη ηναι το αγαθον σου ως κατ' αναγκην, αλλ' εκουσιως.

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.