Philemon 1:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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yet for love’s sake I rather beg, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
World English Bible (WEB)
Yet for{G1223} love's{G26} sake I{G3870} rather{G3123} beseech{G3870}{(G5719)} thee, being{G5607}{(G5752)} such an one{G5108} as{G5613} Paul{G3972} the aged{G4246}, and{G1161} now{G3570} also{G2532} a prisoner{G1198} of Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}.
KJV with Strongs
(9) For true love's sake I'd rather urge, since I'm as such, Paul the elder and now also a prisoner of Mashiach Yeshua.
The F.O.G
[9] Instead, I appeal to you through love's gentle persuasion. I, Paul—an elderly man and now also a prisoner for Jesus the Messiah—
The F.O.G Paraphrase
because of the love I rather entreat, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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