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Philemon 1:15

World English Bible

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

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Philemon 1:15 in other translations

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

Philemon 1:15 · American Standard Version

Philemon 1:15 in context

  1. 13whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.
  2. 14But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will.
  3. 15For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,
  4. 16no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
  5. 17If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.