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12 Whom I sent back: and thou him, that is, my bowels, receive again: 13 Whom I was wishing to retain to myself, that for thee he might serve me in the bonds of the good news: 14 But without thy judgment I would do nothing; that good might not be as according to necessity, but according to free will. 15 For perhaps therefore he was separated for a time, that thou mightest receive him forever; 16 No more as a servant, but above a servant, a dearly beloved brother, especially to me, and how much rather to thee, also in the flesh, and in the Lord? Philemon 1:12-16, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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