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

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:

Whom I would have retained with me, to serve me in thy stead, in the bonds of the gospel.

And perhaps for this end was he separated for a season, that thou mightest have him for ever;

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.