Philemon 1:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

American Standard Version (1901)

But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account;

Bible in Basic English

If he has done you any wrong or is in debt to you for anything, put it to my account.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And if he hath wronged thee in any thing, or is in thy debt, put that to my account.

Free Bible Version

If he has done you any wrong, or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

Geneva Bible 1599

If he hath hurt thee, or oweth thee ought, that put on mine accounts.

King James (Authorized) Version

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

Plain English Version

If Onesimus did something wrong to you while he worked for you, I will fix it up for you. If he has to pay you some money, I will pay that money for him.

Translation for Translators

If he has wronged you in any manner or if he owes you anything, ◄charge that to me/tell me so that I can pay you►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If he has wronged you or owes you anything, charge that to me.

Noah Webster Bible

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on my account;

World English Bible

But if he has wronged you at all or owes you anything, put that to my account.

Young's Literal Translation

and if he did hurt to thee, or doth owe anything, this to me be reckoning;

Context

Paul’s Appeal for Onesimus

¹⁷So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.¹⁸But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.¹⁹I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.

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Summary

In this verse, the Apostle Paul appeals to Philemon regarding Onesimus, a runaway slave who had become a Christian under Paul's influence. Paul offers to take responsibility for any debt or wrongdoing of Onesimus, asking Philemon to receive him back not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. This demonstrates Paul's deep concern for reconciliation and unity within the Christian community, urging Philemon to show grace and forgiveness towards Onesimus. The verse reflects the transformative power of the Gospel in breaking down social barriers and fostering love and acceptance among believers.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught - Had the apostle been assured that Onesimus had robbed his master, he certainly would not have spoken in this hypothetical way; he only puts a possible case: If he have wronged thee, or owe thee aught, place all to my account; I will discharge all he owes thee.