Philemon 1:11

The Scriptures 1998

who formerly was of no use to you, but now is of good use to you and to me,

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Luke alone is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you, for he is of good use to me for service.

who once were not a people, but now the people of Elohim; who had not obtained compassion, but now obtained compassion.

‘And we had to rejoice and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive, and was lost and is found.’ ”

“They all have turned aside, they have together become worthless. There is none who does good, no, not one.”

“So also you, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants, we have done what was our duty to do.’ ”

because this son of mine was dead and is alive again, and he was lost and is found.’ And they began to rejoice.

‘And throw the worthless servant out into the outer darkness – there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

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

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