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Philemon 13-15
New Matthew Bible
Philemon 13-15
New Matthew Bible
13 whom I would gladly have retained with me so that on your behalf he could have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel. 14 Nevertheless, without your consent I would do nothing, because the good that comes of you should not be, as it were, usurped through circumstance, but willing.
15 Perhaps he therefore departed for a season so that you would receive him forever,
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Philemon 13-15
New International Version
Philemon 13-15
New International Version
13 I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains(A) for the gospel. 14 But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced(B) but would be voluntary. 15 Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever—
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