Philemon 1:13 - The Scriptures 2009

¹³ whom I wished to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹³ Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bands of the gospel:

Philemon 1:13 Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:17

And I rejoice about the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatos, and Achaikos, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.

Ephesians 3:1

Because of this I, Sha’ul, am the prisoner of יהושע Messiah on behalf of you nations –

Ephesians 4:1

I call upon you therefore, I the prisoner of the Master, to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, all of you being sharers of the favour with me, both in my chains and in the defence and confirmation of the Good News.

Philippians 2:30

because for the work of Messiah he was near death, risking his life, to fill up what was lacking in your service toward me.

Philemon 1:1

Sha’ul, a prisoner of Messiah יהושע, and Timotiyos the brother, to Pileymon our beloved one and fellow worker,

Philemon 1:10

I appeal to you for my child Onesimos, whom I brought forth while in my chains,

Philemon 1:12

whom I sent back to you, and receive him, that is, my own tender affections,