Philemon

A personal letter appealing for the reconciliation and freedom of a converted slave.

Chapter 1

KJV - Philemon 1:13

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

The person I wanted to keep with me could have served me instead of you, helping me with the duties of the gospel while I was bound.

King James Version

Simple English

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