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I, Paul, am writing this letter to you, Philemon, and to those with you. May God bless you(pl).

IthankGodandrejoicegreatlybecauseyouhaveshownthatyouloveGod’speople.

BecauseIknowthatyouloveGod’speople, Irequest, ratherthancommandyou, todowhatyououghttodoformyspiritualson Onesimus.

Iamsending Onesimus backtoyou. Heisasdeartomeasmyown self, andhewillnowbeeven dearer toyouthanheistome.

Ifyouconsidermetobeyourpartner, receive Onesimus asyouwouldreceiveme. Iguaranteetorepayyouwhatever Onesimus owesyou.

Pleaseencouragemeinthismatterasyouencourageother believers in Christ.

Ihavewrittenthislettertoyouconfidentofyour compliance withmyrequest.

Also, keepaguestroomreadyforme.

Myotherfellowworkersgreetyou(sg). MaytheLordJesus Christ blessyou(pl) spiritually.

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