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Philemon 15-17
World English Bible
Philemon 15-17
World English Bible
15 For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, 16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
17 If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
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Philemon 15-17
American Standard Version
Philemon 15-17
American Standard Version
15 For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever; 16 no longer as a [a]servant, but more than a [b]servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord. 17 If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.
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- Philemon 1:16 Greek bondservant.
- Philemon 1:16 Greek bondservant.
Philemon 15-17
New International Version
Philemon 15-17
New International Version
15 Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever— 16 no longer as a slave,(A) but better than a slave, as a dear brother.(B) He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord.
17 So if you consider me a partner,(C) welcome him as you would welcome me.
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