1:12 1:12

Philemon 1:13

1:14 1:14

Bible Versions

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
Whom {G3739} I {G1473} would {G1014} have retained {G2722} with {G4314} me {G1683}, that {G2443} in thy {G4675} stead {G5228} he might have ministered {G1247} unto me {G3427} in {G1722} the bonds {G1199} of the gospel {G2098}:
I would dearly have loved to keep him with me, in order for him to serve me in your place while I am in prison because of the Good News.
I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.
whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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