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Berean Standard Bible

“So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.”

Philemon 1:17

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Study note

Paul writes a short, personal letter to Philemon about Onesimus, a runaway slave who has become a believer through Paul's ministry. Paul is sending him back, with a plea that Philemon welcome him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.

World English Bible (WEB)

If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.

King James Version (KJV)

If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

American Standard Version (ASV)

If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If then you take me to be your friend and brother, take him in as myself.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

If, then, with me you have fellowship, receive him as me,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que, si me tienes por compañero, recíbele como á mí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si de veras me consideras tu amigo, recíbelo con el mismo afecto con que me recibirías a mí.

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