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Philemon 1:8

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Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,

Philemon 1:9

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yet I appeal to you on the basis of love. I then, as Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

Philemon 1:10

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I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.

Philemon 1:11

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Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

Philemon 1:12

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I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you.

Philemon 1:13

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I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel.

Philemon 1:14

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But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do will be spontaneous and not forced.

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