Philemon 1:13 - Modern English Version

I wanted to keep him with me, so that in your place he might serve me during my imprisonment for the gospel.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

I would have chosen to keep him with me, in order that he might minister to my needs in your stead during my imprisonment for the Gospel's sake.

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

I considered keeping him with me so that he might serve me in your place during my time in prison because of the gospel.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

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