Act now to share the love of Christ in the Middle East
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Philemon 1:9
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Philemon 1:9
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yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—
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Philemon 1:9 in Other Translations
KJV
9
Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
ESV
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yet for love's sake I prefer to appeal to you--I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus--
NLT
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But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus.
MSG
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but I'd rather make it a personal request.
CSB
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I appeal, instead, on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an elderly man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus,
Philemon 1:9 In-Context
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Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
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Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,
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yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—
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that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.
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Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.
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1.
1 Corinthians 1:10
2.
ver 1,23; S
Ephesians 3:1
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