Philemon 1:15
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For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—
In other translations
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—
Greek words
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