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19 I, Paul, wrote this with my own hand, I will repay— in order that I may not be saying to you that you indeed owe[a] yourself to me! 20 Yes, brother, may I profit[b] from you in the Lord. Refresh my deep-feelings in Christ.

I Have Confidence In Your Response, And Hope To See You Soon

21 I wrote to you having confidence in your obedience, knowing that you will do even beyond the things which I am saying.

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:19 In other words, I will repay any debt of his so that the issue does not arise, because if you hold Onesimus responsible for any debt to you, I will be forced to speak to you about the even greater debt you owe to me.
  2. Philemon 1:20 Or, may I be favored by you; may I benefit from you.

19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand.(A) I will pay it back—not to mention that you owe me your very self. 20 I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh(B) my heart in Christ. 21 Confident(C) of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

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