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16 no longer as a slave, but above a slave, a brother beloved, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord! 17 If, therefore, you hold me as a partner, receive him as myself. 18 But, if he wronged you in anything, or owes you anything , set down this to my account. 19 I Paul wrote it with my own hand, I will repay it ; that I say not to you, that you owe me even your own self besides. 20 Yea, brother, I would have joy of you in the Lord! refresh my tender affections in Christ. 21 Having confidence in your obedience, I wrote to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. 22 But, at the same time, prepare also a lodging for me; for I hope that, through your prayers, I shall be given to you. 23 Epaphras, my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus, salutes you; 24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers. 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Philemon 1:16-25, Worrell New Testament. Public domain.
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