Philemon 15-17
English Standard Version
15 For this perhaps is why (A)he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, 16 (B)no longer as a bondservant[a] but more than a bondservant, as (C)a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much more to you, (D)both in the flesh and in the Lord.
17 So if you consider me (E)your partner, receive him as you would receive me.
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- Philemon 1:16 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; twice in this verse
Philemon 15-17
Common English Bible
15 Maybe this is the reason that Onesimus was separated from you for a while so that you might have him back forever— 16 no longer as a slave but more than a slave—that is, as a dearly loved brother. He is especially a dearly loved brother to me. How much more can he become a brother to you, personally and spiritually in the Lord!
17 So, if you really consider me a partner, welcome Onesimus as if you were welcoming me.
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