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16 no longer as a slave, but as something better than a slave--a brother peculiarly dear to me, and even dearer to you, both as a servant and as a fellow Christian. 17 If therefore you regard me as a comrade, receive him as if he were I myself. 18 And if he was ever dishonest or is in your debt, debit me with the amount. 19 I Paul write this with my own hand--I will pay you in full. (I say nothing of the fact that you owe me even your own self.) 20 Yes, brother, do me this favour for the Lord's sake. Refresh my heart in Christ. 21 I write to you in the full confidence that you will meet my wishes, for I know you will do even more than I say. 22 And at the same time provide accommodation for me; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be permitted to come to you. 23 Greetings to you, my brother, from Epaphras my fellow prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus; 24 and from Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. 25 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with the spirit of every one of you. Philemon 1:16-25, Weymouth New Testament. Public domain.
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