Philemon 1:10

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

Philemon 1:10

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.

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KJV

King James Version

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

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WEB

World English Bible

I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have become the father of in my chains,

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ASV

American Standard Version

I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

I exhort you concerning my child whom I begot in chains, Onesimus,

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Philemon 1

⁸ So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

⁹ I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

¹⁰ I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.

¹¹ Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

¹² I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.

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