Philemon 1:13
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordWhom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
— Philemon 1:13, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
whom I wanted to keep with me, that in your behalf he might minister to me in the bonds of the gospel.
American Standard Version (ASV)
whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
whom I did wish to retain to myself, that in thy behalf he might minister to me in the bonds of the good news,