I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, (Hearing of thy faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus,

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ, to enjoin thee what is convenient,

Yet out of love I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also the prisoner of Jesus Christ.

I beseech thee for my son, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus, Who was formerly unprofitable to thee,

but now profitable to thee and me, Whom I have sent again:

No longer as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, especially to me; and how much more to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord?

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee any thing, put that to my account.

I Paul have written with my own hand; I will repay it; not to say unto thee, that thou owest also thyself to me besides.

Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in Christ.

Having confidence of thy obedience I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.