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Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 1 of Philemon. Paul sends Onesimus back and expresses how much he wishes to keep him, but respects Philemon’s decision. Their relationship should no longer be defined solely by the previous social condition, but by a new relationship in Christ. The language of beloved brother introduces a radical transformation in how another believer is regarded.
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Compare Philemon 1:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Denn ich wollte ihn bei mir behalten, daß er mir an deiner Statt diente in den Banden des Evangeliums;
Español · RVR1909 Yo quisiera detenerle conmigo, para que en lugar de ti me sirviese en las prisiones del evangelio;
Español · NTBT Yo quería retenerlo conmigo para que me sirviera en tu lugar mientras estoy encadenado por el evangelio.
Français · LSG J'aurais désiré le retenir auprès de moi, pour qu'il me servît à ta place, pendant que je suis dans les chaînes pour l'Evangile.
Italiano · DIO1885 Io lo voleva ritenere appresso di me, acciocchè in vece tua mi ministrasse nei legami dell’evangelo;
Português · ARC Eu bem o quisera conservar comigo, para que por ti me servisse nas prisões do evangelho;
中文 · RCUV 我本來有意將他留下，在我為福音所受的捆鎖中替你伺候我。
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