Philemon 15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 For perhaps it was (A)for this reason that he was separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever, 16 (B)no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, (C)a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both (D)in the flesh and in the Lord.
17 If then you regard me as a (E)partner, accept him as you would me.
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Philemon 15-17
International Standard Version
15 Perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you could have him back forever, 16 no longer as a slave but better than a slave—as a dear brother, especially to me, but even more so to you, both as a person and as a believer.[a]
17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome[b] me.
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- Philemon 1:16 Or both in the flesh and in the Lord
- Philemon 1:17 The Gk. lacks you would welcome
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