Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;