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intercession » Instances of » Paul for onesimus
and intercede with you for my son Onesimus, whom I made a convert whilst I was in chains. 'tis true he was formerly useless to you, but now he will be useful to us both: I have sent him back, therefore receive him as one that I tenderly love. read more.
I would have kept him with me, to assist me in your stead during my confinement for the gospel. but I would not do any thing without your consent; that your benefaction might not appear any ways forc'd, but perfectly voluntary. perhaps he quitted you for a while, to be yours for ever after: not as a slave, but in another quality, as a dear brother whom I particularly value, but much more should you, both as he is your servant, and as he is a christian. I beg you therefore by the common ties of friendship to receive him as you would myself. if he has wrong'd you, or is indebted to you, place that to my account. I Paul give it under my own hand, I will repay it; not to say, that you owe your very self to me. for the Lord's sake, brother, let me have this satisfaction: refresh my heart for his sake. I writ this upon the presumption of your compliance, being persuaded that you will even do more than I mention.
I would have kept him with me, to assist me in your stead during my confinement for the gospel. but I would not do any thing without your consent; that your benefaction might not appear any ways forc'd, but perfectly voluntary. perhaps he quitted you for a while, to be yours for ever after: not as a slave, but in another quality, as a dear brother whom I particularly value, but much more should you, both as he is your servant, and as he is a christian. I beg you therefore by the common ties of friendship to receive him as you would myself. if he has wrong'd you, or is indebted to you, place that to my account. I Paul give it under my own hand, I will repay it; not to say, that you owe your very self to me. for the Lord's sake, brother, let me have this satisfaction: refresh my heart for his sake. I writ this upon the presumption of your compliance, being persuaded that you will even do more than I mention.
Unselfishness » Instances of » Philemon
I would have kept him with me, to assist me in your stead during my confinement for the gospel. but I would not do any thing without your consent; that your benefaction might not appear any ways forc'd, but perfectly voluntary.