15. Maybe Onesimus was gone for a while so that you could have him back forever—
16. no longer as a slave but better than a slave—as a dear brother. He is especially dear to me, but even more so to you, both as a person and as a Christian.
17. If you think of me as your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.
18. If he wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me.
19. I, Paul, promise to pay it back. I’m writing this with my own hand. I won’t even mention that you owe me your life.