Philemon 1:7-10 The Scriptures 1998 (ISR98)

7. For we have much joy and encouragement in your love, because the tender affections of the set-apart ones have been refreshed by you, brother.

8. Therefore, although I have much boldness in Messiah to command you what is fitting,

9. because of love, I rather appeal – being such a one as Sha’ul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of יהושע Messiah –

10. I appeal to you for my child Onesimos, whom I brought forth while in my chains,

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