Philemon 7-9

English Standard Version

⁷ For I have derived much joy and ^(A)comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints ^(B)have been refreshed through you.

Paul's Plea for Onesimus

⁸ Accordingly, ^(C)though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do ^(D)what is required, ⁹ yet for love's sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now ^(E)a prisoner also for Christ Jesus—