Philemon 1 13
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.
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ERV Philemon 1:13I would like to keep him here to help me while I am still in prison for telling the Good News. By helping me here, he would be representing you.
NCV Philemon 1:13I wanted to keep him with me so that in your place he might help me while I am in prison for the Good News.
GW Philemon 1:13I wanted to keep him here with me. Then he could have served me in your place while I am in prison for spreading the Good News.