Philemon 11-13

Good News Translation

¹¹ At one time he was of no use to you, but now he is useful^[a] both to you and to me.

¹² I am sending him back to you now, and with him goes my heart. ¹³ I would like to keep him here with me, while I am in prison for the gospel's sake, so that he could help me in your place.