Philemon 1:16Open English Bible (Commonwealth)
no longer as a slave, but as something better – a dearly loved friend and follower of the Lord, especially dear to me, and how much more so to you, not only as a person, but as your fellow Christian!
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for the rescue of your beloved. Save by your right hand and answer us.