9 I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well. 10 I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.
Philemon 1:9–11
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Philemon 1:15–17
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Galatians 4:11–13
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2 Corinthians 2:7–9
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Ephesians 3:1–2
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Ignatius to the Trallians 3:2–3
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Colossians 4:8–10
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Hebrews 13:18–20
18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. 19 And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon. 20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back f…
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