Font Size
Philemon 13-16
English Standard Version
Philemon 13-16
English Standard Version
13 I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me (A)on your behalf (B)during my imprisonment for the gospel, 14 but I preferred to do nothing without your consent in order that your goodness might not be (C)by compulsion but of your own accord. 15 For this perhaps is why (D)he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, 16 (E)no longer as a bondservant[a] but more than a bondservant, as (F)a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much more to you, (G)both in the flesh and in the Lord.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Philemon 1:16 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; twice in this verse
English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Bible Gateway Recommends
ESV Jeremiah Study Bible--soft leather-look, majestic black (indexed)
Retail: $89.99
Our Price: $49.99
Save: $40.00 (44%)
ESV Preaching Bible--soft leather-look over board, deep brown
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $24.99
Save: $35.00 (58%)
Fire Bible ESV Version, Imitation Leather, Tan/Berry
Retail: $79.95
Our Price: $56.49
Save: $23.46 (29%)
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 19-Volume New Testament Boxed Set
Retail: $99.99
Our Price: $56.99
Save: $43.00 (43%)