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But without your approval I would do nothing; so that your good works might not be forced, but done freely from your heart.

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For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;

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No longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother, very dear to me specially, but much more to you, in the flesh as well as in the Lord.

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If then you take me to be your friend and brother, take him in as myself.

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If he has done you any wrong or is in debt to you for anything, put it to my account.

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I, Paul, writing this myself, say, I will make payment to you: and I do not say to you that you are in debt to me even for your life.

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So brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: give new life to my heart in Christ.

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Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say.

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And make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you.

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Epaphras, my brother-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his love;

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And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my brother-workers.

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. So be it.

— Philemon 1:14-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“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? If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. 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. There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant. ”
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Philemon 1 — Context

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Who in the past was of no profit to you, but now is of profit to you and to me:

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Whom I have sent back to you, him who is my very heart:

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Though my desire was to keep him with me, to be my servant in the chains of the good news, in your place:

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But without your approval I would do nothing; so that your good works might not be forced, but done freely from your heart.

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For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;

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No longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother, very dear to me specially, but much more to you, in the flesh as well as in the Lord.

17

If then you take me to be your friend and brother, take him in as myself.

18

If he has done you any wrong or is in debt to you for anything, put it to my account.

19

I, Paul, writing this myself, say, I will make payment to you: and I do not say to you that you are in debt to me even for your life.

20

So brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: give new life to my heart in Christ.

21

Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say.

22

And make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you.

23

Epaphras, my brother-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his love;

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And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my brother-workers.

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. So be it.

Philemon 1:14-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philemon 1:14-1964 say?

Philemon 1:14-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But without your approval I would do nothing; so that your good works might not be forced, but done freely from your heart. For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever; No longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother, very dear to me specially, but much more to you, in the flesh as well as in the Lord. If then you take me to be your friend and brother, take him in as myself. If he has done you any wrong or is in debt to you for anything, put it to my account. I, Paul, writing this myself, say, I will make payment to you: and I do not say to you that you are in debt to me even for your life. So brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: give new life to my heart in Christ. Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say. And make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you. Epaphras, my brother-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his love; And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my brother-workers. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. So be it.”

Where is Philemon 1:14-1964 in the Bible?

Philemon 1:14-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verses 14–1964.

Who wrote Philemon?

Philemon is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Philemon about?

A single-chapter masterpiece of pastoral diplomacy. Paul sends the runaway slave Onesimus — now a Christian brother — back to his master Philemon, appealing not by command but by love that he be received "above a servant, a brother beloved."

What are the major themes of Philemon?

Philemon explores themes including Reconciliation, Brotherhood in Christ, Forgiveness, Gospel Equality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philemon 1:14-1964.

What translation should I read Philemon 1:14-1964 in?

Philemon 1:14-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Philemon 1:14-1964?

Philemon 1:14-1964 reads (BBE): “But without your approval I would do nothing; so that your good works might not be forced, but done freely from your heart. For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever; No longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother, very dear to me specially, but much more to you, in the flesh as well as in the Lord. If then you take me to be your friend and brother, take him in as myself. If he has done you any wrong or is in debt to you for anything, put it to my account. I, Paul, writing this myself, say, I will make payment to you: and I do not say to you that you are in debt to me even for your life. So brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: give new life to my heart in Christ. Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say. And make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you. Epaphras, my brother-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his love; And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my brother-workers. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. So be it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.