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intercession » Instances of » Paul for onesimus
I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment. He was once worthless to you, but now is useful to you and me. I send him back to you, like sending my heart. read more.
I would have kept him with me, that in your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the good news. Without your agreement I would do nothing. Your goodness should not be out of necessity, but of free will. Perhaps he was separated from you for a season, that you should have him forever. He is no longer a servant. He is more than a servant. He is a beloved brother, especially to me, but also to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. If you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. But if he has wronged you and owes you anything at all, charge this to me. I Paul write with my own hand. I will repay. I do not say that you owe your own self (life) to me. Yes, brother, let me have joy in you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. I have confidence in your obedience. I write you, knowing that you will do beyond what I say.
I would have kept him with me, that in your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the good news. Without your agreement I would do nothing. Your goodness should not be out of necessity, but of free will. Perhaps he was separated from you for a season, that you should have him forever. He is no longer a servant. He is more than a servant. He is a beloved brother, especially to me, but also to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. If you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. But if he has wronged you and owes you anything at all, charge this to me. I Paul write with my own hand. I will repay. I do not say that you owe your own self (life) to me. Yes, brother, let me have joy in you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. I have confidence in your obedience. I write you, knowing that you will do beyond what I say.
Masters' » Duty of, toward servants » To esteem them highly, if saints
He is no longer a servant. He is more than a servant. He is a beloved brother, especially to me, but also to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
Servants » When good » Are brethren beloved in the lord
He is no longer a servant. He is more than a servant. He is a beloved brother, especially to me, but also to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.