I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on y’all’s part.
Philemon 1:13 - Y'all Version Bible whom I wanted to keep with me, so that he might serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel. 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 rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on y’all’s part.
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of y’all ethnic groups—
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, urge y’all to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you* were called,
It is right for me to think this way about all y’all, because I have you* in my heart, since both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, all y’all are partakers of grace with me.
because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to supply what was lacking in y’all’s service toward me.
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our sibling, To Philemon, our beloved friend and coworker,
appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment.