Philemon 1:12
KJV
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
NIV
I am sending him—[omit] who is my very heart—back to you.
The KJV uses “bowels” to convey the deepest seat of emotions and compassion, reflecting a deep, personal affection, whereas modern translations use “heart,” which can carry a similar meaning but offers a different sense. The heart of a man contains his beliefs and intentions. The bowels of a man contain his deepest emotions.
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