1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Col 1:1Eph 3:1Phil 2:25Phlm 1:91 Cor 3:91 Thess 3:22 Cor 1:12 Tim 1:8Col 4:11Eph 4:1
2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Phil 2:25Col 4:17Rom 16:5Col 4:151 Cor 16:192 Tim 2:3-4
3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Rom 1:7Eph 1:22 Cor 13:14
4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Rom 1:8Eph 1:16Col 1:3Phil 1:31 Thess 1:22 Thess 1:32 Tim 1:3
5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Col 1:4Eph 1:151 Cor 16:11 John 5:1-2Ps 16:31 John 3:23Gal 5:6Phlm 1:7Rom 12:13Rom 15:25-26
6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Pet 1:8Phil 1:9-11Col 1:91 Pet 1:5-8Matt 5:161 Pet 2:122 Cor 9:12-14Jas 2:14Jas 2:17Titus 3:14
7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Cor 7:131 Thess 3:92 Cor 7:41 Thess 2:193 John 1:3-6Phlm 1:202 John 1:42 Tim 1:161 Thess 1:31 Thess 2:13
8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Thess 2:62 Cor 10:82 Cor 3:121 Thess 2:22 Cor 10:1-22 Cor 11:21Eph 5:4
9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Cor 5:20Eph 4:1Rom 12:1Eph 3:1Phlm 1:1-251 Pet 2:112 Cor 6:1Heb 13:19Isa 46:4Prov 16:31
10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Col 4:91 Cor 4:151 Tim 1:2Gal 4:19Titus 1:42 Sam 19:37-382 Sam 18:52 Sam 9:1-7Mark 9:17
11Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Tim 4:11Job 30:1-21 Pet 2:10Luke 15:32Luke 17:10Matt 25:30Rom 3:12Luke 15:24
12Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Matt 6:14-15Eph 4:32Jer 31:20Luke 15:20Mark 11:25Matt 18:21-352 Sam 16:11Deut 13:6
13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Eph 3:1Phil 1:71 Cor 16:17Eph 4:1Phil 2:30Phlm 1:1
14But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Cor 9:71 Chr 29:171 Pet 5:2-31 Cor 9:172 Cor 8:122 Cor 9:5Phlm 1:8-92 Cor 1:24Ps 110:3
15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Gen 50:20Gen 45:5-8Isa 20:6Acts 4:28
16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Col 3:22Matt 23:81 Cor 7:221 Tim 6:2Eph 6:5-71 Pet 1:22-23Acts 9:17Gal 4:28-29Heb 3:11 John 5:1
17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Cor 8:23Matt 10:40Phlm 1:12Matt 18:5Acts 16:15Eph 3:6Heb 3:1Jas 2:5Matt 12:48-50Matt 25:40
18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 53:4-7
19I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Gal 6:111 Cor 16:21-22Gal 5:21 Cor 4:151 Cor 9:1-2Jas 5:19-201 Tim 1:22 Cor 3:2Titus 1:4
20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Phlm 1:73 John 1:4Heb 13:17Phlm 1:121 John 3:171 Thess 2:19-201 Thess 3:7-92 Cor 2:22 Cor 7:132 Cor 7:4-7
21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Thess 3:42 Cor 2:32 Cor 7:162 Cor 8:22Gal 5:10
22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Cor 1:11Phil 2:242 John 1:12Acts 28:23Jas 5:16Phil 1:193 John 1:14Heb 13:19Heb 13:23Phil 1:25-26
23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Col 1:7Col 4:12Rom 16:7Col 4:10
24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Tim 4:10-11Col 4:10Col 4:14Acts 12:12Acts 15:37-39Acts 19:29Acts 12:25Acts 27:2Phlm 1:1-22 Cor 8:23
25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Tim 4:22Gal 6:18Rom 16:20Rom 16:23