Philemon 1:8-20

ACV(i) 8 Therefore, though I have much boldness in Christ to command thee that which is befitting, 9 because of love I rather beseech, being such as aged Paul, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 10 I beseech thee for my child Onesimus, whom I begot in my bonds. 11 A man formerly unprofitable to thee, but now is profitable to thee and to me, whom I sent back. 12 And thou should welcome him, that is, my bowels. 13 Whom I wanted to keep back for myself, so that in thy behalf he might serve me in the bonds of the good news. 14 But I wanted to do nothing without thy mind, so that thy goodness might not be as from obligation, but from volition. 15 For perhaps because of this he departed for an hour, so that thou might receive him back forever, 16 no longer as a bondman, but above a bondman, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to thee, both in flesh and in the Lord. 17 If then thou have me a partner, accept him as myself. 18 But if he has wronged thee, or owes anything, charge this to me. 19 I Paul write with my hand, I will repay, so that I may not say to thee that thou owe me in return even thyself. 20 Yes, brother, let me have a favor of thee in the Lord. Refresh my bowels in the Lord.