Greek Language Versions
KJV Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
KJVP Whom G3739 I G1473 would G1014 have retained G2722 with G4314 me, G1683 that G2443 in thy stead G5228 G4675 he might have ministered unto G1247 me G3427 in G1722 the G3588 bonds G1199 of the G3588 gospel: G2098
YLT whom I did wish to retain to myself, that in thy behalf he might minister to me in the bonds of the good news,
ASV whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
WEB whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the gospel.
RV whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
NET I wanted to keep him so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the sake of the gospel.
ERVEN I would like to keep him here to help me while I am still in prison for telling the Good News. By helping me here, he would be representing you.