For we have much grace and consolation upon thy love, for the bowels of the holy are refreshed by thee, brother.

I beseech thee for my child whom I begat in my bonds, Onesimus.

Whom I was wishing to retain to myself, that for thee he might serve me in the bonds of the good news:

But without thy judgment I would do nothing; that good might not be as according to necessity, but according to free will.

For perhaps therefore he was separated for a time, that thou mightest receive him forever;

I Paul wrote with my hand, I will pay back: that I say not to thee, for thou owest thyself to me also in addition.

And at the same time also prepare for me a reception as a guest: for I hope that by your prayers I shall be given as a favor to you.