Philemon 1
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Philemon 1:14-18

14But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced but would be voluntary.

15Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever—

16no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord.

17So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

18If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.

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