Philemon 1:9

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.

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Other Translations for Philemon 1:9

BSB
I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.
AKJV
Yet for love's sake I rather beseech you, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
CPDV
but I beg you instead, for the sake of charity, since you are so much like Paul: an old man and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
ERV
yet for love's sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus:
NHEB
yet on the basis of love I rather appeal, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Christ Jesus.
SMT
By love I beseech rather, being such as Paul an aged man, and now also the imprisoned of Jesus Christ.

Commentary for Philemon 1:9

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Overview of Philemon 1:9
Summary
Paul appeals through love rather than rank
Event
Paul makes humble appeal
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching