Philemon 13-15

Good News Translation

¹³ I would like to keep him here with me, while I am in prison for the gospel's sake, so that he could help me in your place. ¹⁴ However, I do not want to force you to help me; rather, I would like for you to do it of your own free will. So I will not do anything unless you agree.

¹⁵ It may be that Onesimus was away from you for a short time so that you might have him back for all time.