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Philemon 7-9
English Standard Version
Philemon 7-9
English Standard Version
7 For I have derived much joy and (A)comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints (B)have been refreshed through you.
Paul's Plea for Onesimus
8 Accordingly, (C)though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do (D)what is required, 9 yet for love's sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now (E)a prisoner also for Christ Jesus—
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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