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1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Yashua (Jesus), and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker, 2 and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house: 3 I thank my God (Elohim) always, making mention of thee in my prayers, 4 hearing of thy love, and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Yashua (Jesus), and toward all the saints; 5 that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ. 6 For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother. 7 Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting, 8 yet for love’s sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Yashua (Jesus): 9 I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus, 10 who was aforetime unprofitable to thee, but now is profitable to thee and to me: 11 whom I have sent back to thee in his own person, that is, my very heart: 12 whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel: 13 but without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy goodness should not be as of necessity, but of free will. 14 For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever; 15 no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord. 16 If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself. 17 But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account; 18 I Paul write it with mine own hand, I will repay it: that I say not unto thee how that thou owest to me even thine own self besides. 19 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ. 20 Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say. 21 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you. 22 Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Yashua (Jesus), saluteth thee; 23 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers. 24 The Grace of our Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ be with your spirit. Amen.