Verse 6
Philemon 1:6
New Living Translation
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And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.
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Chapter 1 Context
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This letter is from Paul, a prisoner for preaching the Good News about Christ Yashua (Jesus), and fr...
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and to our sister Apphia, and to our fellow soldier Archippus, and to the church that meets in your...
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May God (Elohim) our Father and the Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ give you grace and peace.
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I always thank my God (Elohim) when I pray for you, Philemon,
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because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Yashua (Jesus) and your love for all of God (Elo...
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And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you unde...
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Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the h...
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That is why I am boldly asking a favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is...
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But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me — Paul, an o...
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I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here...
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Onesimus hasn’t been of much use to you in the past, but now he is very useful to both of us.
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I am sending him back to you, and with him comes my own heart.
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I wanted to keep him here with me while I am in these chains for preaching the Good News, and he wou...
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But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent. I wanted you to help because you were willing...
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It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever.
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He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especiall...
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So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.
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If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me.
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I, PAUL, WRITE THIS WITH MY OWN HAND: I WILL REPAY IT. AND I WON’T MENTION THAT YOU OWE ME YOUR VERY...
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Yes, my brother, please do me this favor for the Lord’s sake. Give me this encouragement in Christ.
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I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!
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One more thing — please prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that God (Elohim) will answer y...
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Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Yashua (Jesus), sends you his greetings.
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So do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my co-workers.
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May the grace of the Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ be with your spirit.
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