Philemon 1:7-10
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Chapter 1
7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. 8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 9Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:Christian Standard Bible
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8Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,
9yet 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--
10that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.
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