Philemon 1:13

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Philemon 1:13

BSB

I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.

AKJV

Whom I would have retained with me, that in your stead he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel:

CPDV

I myself wanted to retain him with me, so that he might minister to me, on your behalf, while I am in the chains of the Gospel.

ERV

whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

NHEB

whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.

SMT

Whom I was wishing to retain to myself, that for thee he might serve me in the bonds of the good news:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philemon 1:13

WhomG3739 IG1473 wouldG1014VerbhaveretainedG2722Verb withG4314Preposition meG1683 thatG2443ConjunctioninthyG4675 steadG5228PrepositionhemighthaveministeredG1247VerbuntomeG3427 inG1722PrepositionthebondsG1199Noun MasculineofthegospelG2098Noun Neuter

Commentary for Philemon 1:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philemon 1:13

Summary

Paul desired keeping servant for ministry

Place

Prison

Event

Expressing desire for assistance

Estimated Time Period

c. 60-62 AD