Philemon 1:17

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Philemon 1:17 - Amplified Bible

If then you consider me a partner {and} a comrade in fellowship, welcome {and} receive him as you would [welcome and receive] me.

Philemon 1:17 - American Standard Version

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

Philemon 1:17 - Bible in Basic English

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

Philemon 1:17 - Darby Bible

If therefore thou holdest me to be a partner [with thee], receive him as me;

Philemon 1:17 - English Standard Version

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

Philemon 1:17 - King James Version

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

Philemon 1:17 - La Biblia de las Americas

Si me tienes pues por compañero, acéptalo como me aceptarìas a mì.

Philemon 1:17 - The Message

So if you still consider me a comrade-in-arms, welcome him back as you would me. If he damaged anything or owes you anything, chalk it up to my account. This is my personal signature—Paul—and I stand behind it. (I don’t need to remind you, do I, that you owe your very life to me?) Do me this big favor, friend. You’ll be doing it for Christ, but it will also do my heart good.

Philemon 1:17 - New American Standard Bible

If then you regard me a partner, accept him as {you would} me.

Philemon 1:17 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Si me tienes, pues, por compañero, acéptalo como me aceptarìas a mì.

Philemon 1:17 - World English Bible

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

Philemon 1:17 - Young's Living Translation

If, then, with me thou hast fellowship, receive him as me,

Philemon 1:17 - Additional Comments

Behind Paul's plea is Christ's plea to the Father on behalf of the sinner who trusts Christ as the Savior. That sinner is received on the same standing that Christ is received - we are joint heirs with Christ (Rom 8:17).

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