Philemon 6-8

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁶ I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we^[a] may do for Christ. ⁷ I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

Paul’s Plea for Onesimus

⁸ For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty,