I give praise to God at all times and make prayer for you,

That the faith which you have in common with them may be working with power, in the knowledge of every good thing in you, for Christ.

For I had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been made strong again through you, brother.

My request is for my child Onesimus, the child of my chains,

For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;

If he has done you any wrong or is in debt to you for anything, put it to my account.

I, Paul, writing this myself, say, I will make payment to you: and I do not say to you that you are in debt to me even for your life.

And make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you.