American Standard Version

Philemon 1:13-24 American Standard Version (ASV)

13. whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

14. but without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy goodness should not be as of necessity, but of free will.

15. For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

16. no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

17. If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.

18. But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account;

19. I Paul write it with mine own hand, I will repay it: that I say not unto thee that thou owest to me even thine own self besides.

20. Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ.

21. Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.

22. But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.

23. Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;

24. and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.