Philemon 1:15

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

Philemon 1:15

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while that you would have him forever,

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ASV

American Standard Version

For perhaps he was therefore parted [from thee] for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For perhaps because of this he was separated for an hour, so that you might have him back eternally,

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Philemon 1

¹³ I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.

¹⁴ But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.

¹⁵ For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

¹⁶ no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.

¹⁷ So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.

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