Philemon 1:16

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no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
World English Bible (WEB)
Not now{G3765} as{G5613} a servant{G1401}, but{G235} above{G5228} a servant{G1401}, a brother{G80} beloved{G27}, specially{G3122} to me{G1698}, but{G1161} how much{G4214} more{G3123} unto thee{G4671}, both{G2532} in{G1722} the flesh{G4561}, and{G2532} in{G1722} the Lord{G2962}?
Strong's King James
(16) No longer as a slave but rather, above a slave, a beloved brother! Especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in אָדוֹן Adonai.
The F.O.G
[16] No longer as merely a slave, but far more than that—as a dearly loved brother. He means the world to me, but even more to you, both as a person and as a fellow believer in the Lord.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
no more as a servant, but above a servant—a brother beloved, especially to me, and how much more to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord!
Young's Literal Translation

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