17 If you think of me as your friend, then accept Onesimus back. Welcome him as you would welcome me.

18 If Onesimus has done anything wrong to you, charge that to me. If he owes you anything, charge that to me.

19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay back anything Onesimus owes. And I will say nothing about what you owe me for your own life.