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intercession » Instances of » Paul for onesimus
I request you for my son Onesimus, whom I obtained in my bonds, who was formerly not useful to you but is now most useful to you and me, whom I have sent back. And do you receive him, that is, my soul, read more.
whom I should like to retain for myself, that he might serve me for you in the bonds of the gospel, but without your consent I will do nothing, that your service may not be compulsory but voluntary; for perhaps he has been separated from you for a time that you may have him back forever, no longer as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. If therefore you regard me as a friend receive him as myself. If he injured you, or owes you any thing, set it to my account. I, Paul, have written with my hand; I will pay; not to tell you that you owe yourself to me. Yes, brother, let me be profited by you in the Lord; refresh my soul in Christ. I have written to you, having confidence in your obedience, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
whom I should like to retain for myself, that he might serve me for you in the bonds of the gospel, but without your consent I will do nothing, that your service may not be compulsory but voluntary; for perhaps he has been separated from you for a time that you may have him back forever, no longer as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. If therefore you regard me as a friend receive him as myself. If he injured you, or owes you any thing, set it to my account. I, Paul, have written with my hand; I will pay; not to tell you that you owe yourself to me. Yes, brother, let me be profited by you in the Lord; refresh my soul in Christ. I have written to you, having confidence in your obedience, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Joy » Saints should afford, to their ministers
fulfil my joy, that you have the same mind, having the same love, sympathizing with each other, having one opinion.
Yes, brother, let me be profited by you in the Lord; refresh my soul in Christ.