Philemon 7-9

New Century Version

⁷ I have great joy and comfort, my brother, because the love you have shown to God’s people has refreshed them.

Accept Onesimus as a Brother

⁸ So, in Christ, I could be bold and order you to do what is right. ⁹ But because I love you, I am pleading with you instead. I, Paul, an old man now and also a prisoner for Christ Jesus,