Albert Barnes on Philemon 1:13
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Philemon1:13
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead. "That he might render me the service which I know you would if you were here." The Greek is, "for thee;" (υπερσου;) that is, what he should do for Paul might be regarded as done by Philemon himself.
He might have ministered unto me. He might have rendered me assistance, (διακονη;) to wit, in such a way as one who was in bonds would need.
(b) "that in thy stead" 1Cor 16:17, Php 2:30
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