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16 not as a slave, but in another quality, as a dear brother whom I particularly value, but much more should you, both as he is your servant, and as he is a christian. 17 I beg you therefore by the common ties of friendship to receive him as you would myself. 18 if he has wrong'd you, or is indebted to you, place that to my account. 19 I Paul give it under my own hand, I will repay it; not to say, that you owe your very self to me. 20 for the Lord's sake, brother, let me have this satisfaction: refresh my heart for his sake. 21 I writ this upon the presumption of your compliance, being persuaded that you will even do more than I mention. 22 pray at the same time prepare me a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be restored to you. 23 Epaphras my fellow-prisoner in the cause of Christ Jesus; Marcus, 24 Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-labourers, salute you. 25 the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. AMEN. Philemon 1:16-25, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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