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For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever,

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

If then you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me.

If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.