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Philemon 16-18
New King James Version
Philemon 16-18
New King James Version
16 no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother, especially to me but how much more to you, both in the (A)flesh and in the Lord.
Philemon’s Obedience Encouraged
17 If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. 18 But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account.
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Philemon 16-18
New International Version
Philemon 16-18
New International Version
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. 18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.(D)
Philemon 16-18
English Standard Version
Philemon 16-18
English Standard Version
16 (A)no longer as a bondservant[a] but more than a bondservant, as (B)a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much more to you, (C)both in the flesh and in the Lord.
17 So if you consider me (D)your partner, receive him as you would receive me. 18 If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account.
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- Philemon 1:16 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; twice in this verse
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