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11 (Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful[a] to you and to me.) 12 I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart. 13 I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel;

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  1. Philemon 1:11 The name Onesimus means useful or (compare verse 20) beneficial

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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