Verse Comparison: Philemon 1:13
American Standard Version
whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
Amplified® Bible
I would have chosen to keep him with me, in order that he might minister to my needs in your stead during my imprisonment for the Gospel's sake.
Contemporary English Version
I would like to keep him here with me, where he could take your place in helping me while I am here in prison for preaching the good news.
Darby English Version
whom *I* was desirous of keeping with myself, that for thee he might minister to me in the bonds of the glad tidings;
Good News Bible
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.
International Standard Version
I wanted to keep him with me so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel.
King James Version
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
New American Standard Bible
whom I wished to keep with me, so that on your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the gospel;
New International Version
I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel.
New King James Version
whom I wished to keep with me, that on your behalf he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
whom I wished to keep with me, so that on your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the gospel;
Young's Literal Translation
whom I did wish to retain to myself, that in thy behalf he might minister to me in the bonds of the good news,
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