Phile 13 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 13. Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead . "That he might render me the service which I know you would if you were here." The Greek is, "for thee;" (υπερσου;) that is, what he should do for Paul might be regarded as done by Philemon himself. He might have ministered unto me . He might have rendered me assistance, (διακονη;) to wit, in such a way as one who was in bonds would need. (b) "that in thy stead"

Philemon 13

Verse 13. Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead. "That he might render me the service which I know you would if you were here." The Greek is, "for thee;" (υπερσου;) that is, what he should do for Paul might be regarded as done by Philemon himself.

He might have ministered unto me. He might have rendered me assistance, (διακονη;) to wit, in such a way as one who was in bonds would need.

(b) "that in thy stead" 1Cor 16:17, Php 2:30