Philemon 1:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)17 If then you consider me to be a partner [in the faith], welcome him [back] as [you would] me. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 If then you consider me a partner and a comrade in fellowship, welcome and receive him as you would [welcome and receive] me. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible17 So, if you really consider me a partner, welcome Onesimus as if you were welcoming me. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version17 Therefore, if you hold me to be a companion, receive him as you would me. Ver Capítulo |
And those slaves who have believing masters should not despise them, since they are [Christian] brothers, but rather they should serve them all the more [faithfully]. For those [masters] who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved [by them and God]. Teach and exhort people regarding these things.
It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart [i.e., you are dear to me], for you people are sharing in God’s unearned favor with me [Note: Paul here refers to his ministry], both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the Gospel [i.e., in my efforts to give proof of the Gospel’s truth].