Philemon 1

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1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon the beloved and our employee,
2 and Apfii, (sister) beloved, and to Archippus, our associate, and the church in your house:
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God, always making mention of you in my prayers,
5 Hearing of thy love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and all the saints,
6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because you, brother saints have been refreshed heart.

8 Therefore, having great boldness in Christ to command you, that shall,
9 for love is better beg, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ;
10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
eleven He was formerly useless to you, but now profitable to you and to me; I return it;
12 You receive him as my heart.
13 I wanted to keep with me, that he instead of you has served me in the bonds [of the] gospel;
14 but without your consent I wanted to do anything to your good deed might not be by compulsion, but willingly.
15 For perhaps he departed for a season, that you might receive him forever,
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 flesh and in the Lord.
17 So, if you count me a partner, receive him as myself.
18 If he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on me.
19 I, Paul, have written with my own hand: I will repay; do not tell you that you and I should himself.
20 Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; Refresh my heart in the Lord.
21 Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
22 But withal prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
23 There salute thee Epaphras, a prisoner with me in Christ Jesus,
24 Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers.
25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

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