Philemon 1:8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Philemon 1:8 NLT
That is why I am boldly asking a favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is the right thing for you to do.
Philemon 1:10 NLT
I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here in prison.
Philemon 1:11 NLT
Onesimus hasn’t been of much use to you in the past, but now he is very useful to both of us.
Philemon 1:13 NLT
I wanted to keep him here with me while I am in these chains for preaching the Good News, and he would have helped me on your behalf.
Philemon 1:14 NLT
But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent. I wanted you to help because you were willing, not because you were forced.
Philemon 1:15 NLT
It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever.
Philemon 1:19 NLT
I, PAUL, WRITE THIS WITH MY OWN HAND: I WILL REPAY IT. AND I WON’T MENTION THAT YOU OWE ME YOUR VERY SOUL!
Philemon 1:20 NLT
Yes, my brother, please do me this favor for the Lord’s sake. Give me this encouragement in Christ.