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Philemon 1:15

New King James Version

15 For perhaps he departed for a while for this purpose, that you might receive him forever,

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American Standard Version

For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

Christian Standard Bible

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time, so that you might get him back permanently,

English Standard Version

For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever,

King James Version

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

New American Standard Bible

For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever,

New International Version

Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back foreverโ€”

New Living Translation

It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever.

World English Bible

For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while that you would have him forever,