8 So, in Christ, I could be bold and order you to do what is right.
9 But because I love you, I am pleading with you instead. I, Paul, an old man now and also a prisoner for Christ Jesus,
10 am pleading with you for my child Onesimus, who became my child while I was in prison.
11 In the past he was useless to you, but now he has become useful for both you and me.
12 I am sending him back to you, and with him I am sending my own heart.
13 I wanted to keep him with me so that in your place he might help me while I am in prison for the Good News.
14 But I did not want to do anything without asking you first so that any good you do for me will be because you want to do it, not because I forced you.