Philemon 1:14
“But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.”
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
Related Verses
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
“Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:”
“Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:”
“Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”
“But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.”