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Philemon 1:16

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no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

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Philemon 1:16 in other translations

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.

Philemon 1:16 · American Standard Version

Philemon 1:16 in context

  1. 14But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will.
  2. 15For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,
  3. 16no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
  4. 17If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
  5. 18But if he has wronged you at all or owes you anything, put that to my account.