Philemon 1:13

I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel,

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Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel.

I myself wanted to retain him with me, so that he might minister to me, on your behalf, while I am in the chains of the Gospel