Philemon 1:15

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063}{G1223} perhaps{G5029} he{G5563} therefore{G5124} departed{G5563}{(G5681)} for{G4314} a season{G5610}, that{G2443} thou shouldest receive{G568}{(G5725)} him{G846} for ever{G166};

Strong's King James

(15) Because perhaps for this reason he was separated for a time so that ageless you would have him back.

The F.O.G

[15] Perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time—so that you could receive him back transformed for all eternity.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him,

Young's Literal Translation

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Philemon 1:15

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Philemon 1:15