Philemon 15-22

English Standard Version

¹⁵For this perhaps is why ^(A)he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, ¹⁶^(B)no longer as a bondservant^[a] but more than a bondservant, as ^(C)a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much more to you, ^(D)both in the flesh and in the Lord.

¹⁷So if you consider me ^(E)your partner, receive him as you would receive me. ¹⁸If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. ¹⁹^(F)I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it—to say nothing of your owing me even your own self. ²⁰Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you in the Lord. ^(G)Refresh my heart in Christ.

²¹^(H)Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. ²²At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for ^(I)I am hoping that ^(J)through your prayers ^(K)I will be graciously given to you.