Philemon 1:13 - English Majority Text Version 2009

¹³ whom I wished to keep with myself, in order that on your behalf he might serve me in the bonds of the gospel.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹³ whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹³ I would have chosen to keep him with me, in order that he might minister to my needs in your stead during my imprisonment for the Gospel's sake.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹³ whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

Common English Bible

¹³ I considered keeping him with me so that he might serve me in your place during my time in prison because of the gospel.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹³ I myself wanted to retain him with me, so that he might minister to me, on your behalf, while I am in the chains of the Gospel.

Philemon 1:13 Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:17

I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they have supplied.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles-

Ephesians 4:1

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,

Philippians 1:7

just as it is right for me to think this concerning you all, because I have you in my heart, both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.

Philippians 2:30

because for the work of Christ he drew near unto death, being careless with his life, in order that he might fill up that which was lacking in your service to me.

Philemon 1:1

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow worker,

Philemon 1:10

I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment,

Philemon 1:12

whom I am sending back. You therefore receive him, that is, my very heart;