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Philemon 15The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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15
τάχα γὰρ διὰ τοῦτο ἐχωρίσθη πρὸς ὥραν ἵνα αἰώνιον αὐτὸν ἀπέχῃς,
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Philemon 15New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
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15 Perhaps really on this account he broke away for an hour, that you may have him back forever,
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Philemon 15The Bible in Living English
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15 For maybe it was for this purpose he was parted from you for a moment, in order that you might have him back eternally yours,
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Philemon 15American Standard Version
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15 For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;
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Philemon 15The Emphasized Bible
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15 For peradventure for this cause was he separated for an hour That as an age-abiding possession thou mightest have him back,—
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Philemon 15King James Version
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15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
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Philemon Study NotesNew World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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Perhaps this is really why he broke away: Paul here seems to suggest that Jehovah had a hand in what happened to Onesimus, who became a Christian after running away from his master. Philemon could now receive him back, not as a slave, but as a spiritual brother. Paul further points out that any difficulties caused by Onesimus’ absence lasted a relatively short while (lit., “an hour”). In contrast, the spiritual relationship between these men would last forever; they would now serve “with everlasting life in view.”—Jude 21; Re 22:5.
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