Philemon 1:15
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
— Philemon 1:15, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,
American Standard Version (ASV)
For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him,