Philemon 1:9-13

I would rather ask you this favor out of love. Old Paul, now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus,

is appealing to you on behalf of Onesimus who became my adopted son during my imprisonment.

In the past he was of no use to you, but now he's useful to both you and me!

I send him to you with my fondest wishes.

I'd have preferred to keep him here with me so that he could have helped me as you would have done while I am in chains for telling the good news.