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The Book of Philemon, Chapter 1, Verse 13

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Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
King James Version
But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
American Standard Version
but without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy goodness should not be as of necessity, but of free will.
New English Translation
But when he again brings his firstborn into the world, he says,“Let all the angels of God worship him!”
World English Bible
whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.
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For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
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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?
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If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
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If he hath wronged thee, or oweth [thee] ought, put that on mine account;
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I Paul have written [it] with mine own hand, I will repay [it]: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
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Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
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Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
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But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
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There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
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Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.