8 Therefore, although I have much boldness in Messiah to command you what is fitting,
9 because of love, I rather appeal – being such a one as Sha’ul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of יהושע Messiah –
10 I appeal to you for my child Onesimos, whom I brought forth while in my chains,
11 who formerly was of no use to you, but now is of good use to you and to me,
12 whom I sent back to you, and receive him, that is, my own tender affections,
13 whom I wished to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.
14 But without your opinion I wished to do none at all, so that your good deed should not be by way of necessity, but voluntary.