Philemon 1:18

18 But if in anything he has caused you loss or owes [you anything], {charge this to my account}^[a].

Philemon 1:18 Meaning and Commentary

Philemon 1:18

If he hath wronged thee
By squandering away his time, spoiling his work, or corrupting his fellow servants:

or oweth thee ought;
by embezzling his master's goods, robbing him of his money, and running away from his service:

put that on mine account;
Signifying that he would be answerable for all, and make good all debts and damages.

Philemon 1:18 In-Context

16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

17 If therefore you consider me a partner, receive him as [you would] me.

18 But if in anything he has caused you loss or owes [you anything], {charge this to my account}.

19 I, Paul, write [this] with my [own] hand: I will pay it back, lest I mention to you that {you owe me even your very self besides}.

20 Yes, brother, I ought to have some benefit of you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "this to me charge to [my] account"