6 that the fellowship of thy faith may be efficacious in the knowledge of all good things among you which are in Christ Jesus.

7 For we have great joy and comfort in thy love, because by thee, brother, the hearts of the saints are at rest.

8 Wherefore, having great boldness in Christ to command thee that which is due,

9 Rather, out of love, I beseech none other than I, Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ;

10 I beseech thee concerning my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds;

11 He was once unfit for thee, but now he is fit for thee and me; I return it;

12 And thou shalt receive him as my heart.

13 I wanted to keep him with me, that he might serve me in chains in your stead for the gospel;

14 but without thy consent I would do nothing, that thy good work should not be compulsory, but voluntary.

15 For perhaps he went away for a time, that thou mayest receive him for ever,

16 Not as a servant, but above a servant, a beloved brother, especially to me, and how much more to thee, both according to the flesh and in the Lord.

17 Therefore if thou hast fellowship with me, receive it as me.

18 But if he has wronged thee in any way, or ought to, count it on me.

19 I, Paul, have written with my hand, I will weep; I do not tell you that you owe me yourself.

20 So, brother, let me take advantage of you in the Lord; Rest my heart in the Lord.

21 Trusting in thy obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that thou shalt do more than I say.

22 And together prepare a room for me; for I hope that through your prayers I will be granted to you.

23 Epaphras greets thee, a prisoner with me for Christ Jesus' sake,

24 Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.

25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with your spirit. Amen.