Verse 17

Philemon 1:17

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17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

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Chapter 1 Context

1 This letter is from Paul, a prisoner for preaching the Good News about Christ Yashua (Jesus), and fr... Focus ↗

2 and to our sister Apphia, and to our fellow soldier Archippus, and to the church that meets in your... Focus ↗

3 May God (Elohim) our Father and the Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ give you grace and peace. Focus ↗

4 I always thank my God (Elohim) when I pray for you, Philemon, Focus ↗

5 because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Yashua (Jesus) and your love for all of God (Elo... Focus ↗

6 And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you unde... Focus ↗

7 Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the h... Focus ↗

8 That is why I am boldly asking a favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is... Focus ↗

9 But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me — Paul, an o... Focus ↗

10 I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here... Focus ↗

11 Onesimus hasn’t been of much use to you in the past, but now he is very useful to both of us. Focus ↗

12 I am sending him back to you, and with him comes my own heart. Focus ↗

13 I wanted to keep him here with me while I am in these chains for preaching the Good News, and he wou... Focus ↗

14 But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent. I wanted you to help because you were willing... Focus ↗

15 It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever. Focus ↗

16 He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especiall... Focus ↗

17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

18 If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me. Focus ↗

19 I, PAUL, WRITE THIS WITH MY OWN HAND: I WILL REPAY IT. AND I WON’T MENTION THAT YOU OWE ME YOUR VERY... Focus ↗

20 Yes, my brother, please do me this favor for the Lord’s sake. Give me this encouragement in Christ. Focus ↗

21 I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more! Focus ↗

22 One more thing — please prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that God (Elohim) will answer y... Focus ↗

23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Yashua (Jesus), sends you his greetings. Focus ↗

24 So do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my co-workers. Focus ↗

25 May the grace of the Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ be with your spirit. Focus ↗

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