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Philemon 11-13
New Catholic Bible
Philemon 11-13
New Catholic Bible
11 He was formerly useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. 12 Therefore, I am sending him back to you, that is, I am sending my very own heart.[a] 13 I wanted to keep him with me so that he might be of service to me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel,
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- Philemon 1:12 My very own heart: a wonderful description at a time when slaves were regarded as things.
Philemon 11-13
New International Version
Philemon 11-13
New International Version
11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.
12 I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you. 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.
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