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Philemon 8-10
New Matthew Bible
Philemon 8-10
New Matthew Bible
8 Therefore, though I might be bold in Christ to enjoin that which behoves you, 9 yet for love’s sake I rather beseech you, though I be as I am, even Paul aged, and now in bonds for Jesus Christ’s sake. 10 I beseech you for my son Onesimus, whom I begat in my bonds –
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Philemon 8-10
New International Version
Philemon 8-10
New International Version
Paul’s Plea for Onesimus
8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I prefer to appeal to you(A) on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner(B) of Christ Jesus— 10 that I appeal to you for my son(C) Onesimus,[a](D) who became my son while I was in chains.(E)
Footnotes
- Philemon 1:10 Onesimus means useful.
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