²³ I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me^(A) that prison and hardships are facing me.^(B)

²⁹ Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”^(A)

¹⁸ I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.^(A) Remember^(B) my chains.^(C) Grace be with you.^(D)

⁹ for which I am suffering^(A) even to the point of being chained^(B) like a criminal. But God’s word^(C) is not chained.

¹⁰ that I appeal to you for my son^(A) Onesimus,^[a](B) who became my son while I was in chains.^(C)

¹³ I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains^(A) for the gospel.

God’s Marvelous Plan for the Gentiles

3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner^(A) of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—