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You believe as I do. I ask God that he may help you to know more and more of every good thing that we have in Christ.

My brother, your love made me very glad and it comforted my heart. I know that God's people were glad because you loved them.

Because I am Christ's apostle, I could tell you what you must do.

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I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,(A) because you, brother, have refreshed(B) the hearts of the Lord’s people.

Paul’s Plea for Onesimus

Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,

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