Verse Comparison: Philemon 1:15
American Standard Version
For perhaps he was therefore parted `from thee' for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;
Amplified® Bible
Perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated [from you] for a while, that you might have him back as yours forever,
Contemporary English Version
Perhaps Onesimus was taken from you for a little while so that you could have him back for good,
Darby English Version
for perhaps for this reason he has been separated [from thee] for a time, that thou mightest possess him fully for ever;
Good News Bible
It may be that Onesimus was away from you for a short time so that you might have him back for all time.
International Standard Version
Perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you could 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 he was for this reason 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 for good—
New King James Version
For perhaps he departed for a while for this purpose, that you might receive him forever,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For perhaps he for this reason separated himself from you for a while, that you would have him back forever,
Young's Literal Translation
for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him,
