Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: (1:11) Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: (1:12) Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: (1:13) But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly (1:14) For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; (1:15) Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? (1:16) If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself (1:17) If he hath wronged thee, or oweth [thee] ought, put that on mine account; (1:18) I Paul have written [it] with mine own hand, I will repay [it]: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides (1:19) Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord (1:20) Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say (1:21) But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you (1:22) There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; (1:23) Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers (1:24) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with your spirit. Amen
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