Philemon 1:14-18

But I decided not do anything without your permission. I didn't want you to be forced to do good, but to do so willingly.

Maybe you lost him for a while so that you could have him back forever!

He's not a servant anymore, because he's more than a servant. He's a specially-loved brother, particularly to me, and even more to you, both as a man and as a fellow-believer in the Lord.

So if you consider me as a colleague working together with you for the Lord, welcome him as if you were welcoming me.

If he has done you any wrong, or owes you anything, charge it to my account.