hearing of your love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;

For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,

I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus,

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

Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.