Philemon
King James Version (KJV)
Philemon 1:20
“Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.”
King James Version (KJV)
Philemon 1:20 Context
17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. 18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; 19I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. 20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. 21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. 22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. 23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
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Other Translations
Yea, brother, let mee haue ioy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowles in the Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: give new life to my heart in Christ.
- Basic English Bible
Yea, brother, *I* would have profit of *thee* in [the] Lord: refresh my bowels in Christ.
- Darby Bible
Yes, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
- Webster's Bible
Yes, brother, do me this favour for the Lord's sake. Refresh my heart in Christ.
- Weymouth Bible
Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.
- World English Bible
So, brothir, Y schal vse thee in the Lord; fille thou myn entrails in Crist.
- Wycliffe Bible
Yes, brother, may I have profit of thee in the Lord; refresh my bowels in the Lord;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: give new life to my heart in Christ.
- Basic English Bible
Yea, brother, *I* would have profit of *thee* in [the] Lord: refresh my bowels in Christ.
- Darby Bible
Yes, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
- Webster's Bible
Yes, brother, do me this favour for the Lord's sake. Refresh my heart in Christ.
- Weymouth Bible
Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.
- World English Bible
So, brothir, Y schal vse thee in the Lord; fille thou myn entrails in Crist.
- Wycliffe Bible
Yes, brother, may I have profit of thee in the Lord; refresh my bowels in the Lord;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Philemon 1:20
1:20 Refresh my bowels in Christ - Give me the most exquisite and Christian pleasure.
People's Bible Notes for Philemon 1:20
Phm 1:20 Let me have joy of thee in the Lord. By learning that you have cheerfully granted all I ask in this letter.