406 B
406 B
better than a slave
"more valuable than a slave"
a beloved brother
"a dear brother" or "a precious brother in Christ"
much more so to you
"he means even more to you"
in both the flesh
"both as a man." Paul is referring to Onesimus' being a trustworthy servant. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
in the Lord
"as a brother in the Lord" or "because he belongs to the Lord"