I am glad of the coming of Stephana, Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
Philemon 1:13 - William Tyndale New Testament whom I would fain have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospell. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bands of the gospel: |
I am glad of the coming of Stephana, Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
¶ For this cause I Paul the servant of Iesus am in bonds, For your sakes which are gentiles.
¶ I therefore which am in bonds for the Lord's sake exhort you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
as it becometh me so to judge of you all, because I have you in my heart, and have you also every one companions of grace with me, even in my bonds as I defend, and stablish the gospell.
because that for the work of Christ he went so far, that he was nye unto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfil that service which was lacking on your part toward me.
¶ Paul the prisoner of Iesu Christ, and brother Timotheus. ¶ Unto Philemon the beloved, and our helper,
whom I have sent home again. Thou therefore receive him, that is to say mine own bowels,