Philemon 15-17
Revised Standard Version
15 Perhaps this is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back for ever, 16 no longer as a slave but more than a slave, as a beloved brother, especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. 17 So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me.
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Philemon 15-17
American Standard Version
15 For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever; 16 no longer as a [a]servant, but more than a [b]servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord. 17 If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.
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- Philemon 1:16 Greek bondservant.
- Philemon 1:16 Greek bondservant.
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