Philemon:1:8-25

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* Because of this , having much boldness in Christ to enjoin you to do what is becoming , * rather because of love I entreat , being such a one as Paul the aged , and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ ; * I entreat you concerning my child Onesimus , whom I fathered in my bonds , * the one once worthless to you , but now useful to you and to me ; whom I sent back to you . * Even receive him , that is , my heart ; * Whom I resolved to hold with myself , that for you he minister to me in the bonds of the gospel . * But I was willing to do nothing without your consent , that your good might not be by way of necessity , but by way of willingness . * For perhaps for this he was separated for an hour , that you might receive him eternally ; * no longer as a slave , but beyond a slave , a beloved brother , especially to me , and how much more to you , both in the flesh and in the Lord . * Then if you have me as a partner , receive him as me . * And if he wronged you in anything , or owes , reckon this to me . * I , Paul , wrote with my hand ; I will repay (that I not say to you that you even owe yourself to me also ). * Yes , brother , that I may have your help in the Lord , refresh my heart in the Lord . * Trusting to your obedience , I wrote to you , knowing that you will do even beyond what I say . * But at once prepare lodging for me ; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given to you . * Epaphras , my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus , greets you , * also my fellow-workers Mark , Aristarchus , Demas , and Luke . * The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit . Amen .

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