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Philemon 1

Clinging to a Counterfeit Cross
Introduction

1  Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.
Verse 1

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
A.& D. 64. A. M. 4068
a prisoner
9, Ephesians 3:1, 4:1, 6:20, 2 Timothy 1:8
Timothy
2 Corinthians 1:1, Colossians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:1
Philemon
The apostle in this epistle indulges in some fine paronomasais on the proper names. Thus Philemon, [Philemon] affectionate, or beloved, is "our dearly beloved;" Apphia, the affectionate address of a brother or sister, according to Suidas,) is "the beloved sister," as several MSS., Vulgate, and others correctly read; Archippus, ([Archippos] the ruler of the horse, for the managing of which heros were anciently famous,) is "our fellow- soldier;" and Onesimus, ([Onesimos] useful or profitable,) once unprofitable, is now profitable.
and fellow labourer
24, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Philippians 2:25, 4:3, Colossians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:2
Verse 2

And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
Archippus
Colossians 4:17
our fellow-soldier
Philippians 2:25, 2 Timothy 2:3,4
the church
Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Colossians 4:15
Verse 3

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 1:7, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 1:2
Verse 4

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
Romans 1:8, Ephesians 1:16, Philippians 1:3, Colossians 1:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Timothy 1:3
Verse 5

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
Hearing
Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 1:15, Colossians 1:4
toward the Lord
7, Psalms 16:3, Acts 9:39-41, Romans 12:13, 15:25,26, 1 Corinthians 16:1, 1 John 3:23, 5:1,2
Verse 6

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
the communication
2 Corinthians 9:12-14, Philippians 1:9-11, Titus 3:14, Hebrews 6:10, James 2:14,17
the acknowledging
Matthew 5:16, 1 Corinthians 14:25, Philippians 4:8, 1 Peter 1:5-8, 2:12, 3:1,16
in you
2 Peter 1:8
Verse 7

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
great joy
1 Thessalonians 1:3, 2:13,19, 3:9, 2 John 1:4, 3 John 1:3-6
the bowels
20, 2 Corinthians 7:13, 2 Timothy 1:16
Verse 8

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
bold
2 Corinthians 3:12, 10:1,2, 11:21, 1 Thessalonians 2:2,6
enjoin
2 Corinthians 10:8
Verse 9

Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
love's sake
Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 6:1, Ephesians 4:1, Hebrews 13:19, 1 Peter 2:11
Paul
Psalms 71:9,18, Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 46:4
prisoner
1, Ephesians 3:1, 4:1
Verse 10

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
my son
2 Samuel 9:1-7, 18:5, 19:37,38, Mark 9:17, 1 Timothy 1:2, Titus 1:4
Onesimus
Colossians 4:9
whom
1 Corinthians 4:15, Galatians 4:19
Verse 11

Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
unprofitable
Job 30:1,2, Matthew 25:30, Luke 17:10, Romans 3:12, 1 Peter 2:10
profitable
Luke 15:24,32, 2 Timothy 4:11
Verse 12

Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
thou
Matthew 6:14,15, 18:21-35, Mark 11:25, Ephesians 4:32
mine
Deuteronomy 13:6, 2 Samuel 16:11, Jeremiah 31:20, Luke 15:20
Verse 13

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
in thy stead
1 Corinthians 16:17, Philippians 2:30
the bonds
1, Ephesians 3:1, 4:1
Verse 14

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
without
8,9, 2 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Peter 5:3
thy benefit
1 Chronicles 29:17, Psalms 110:3, 1 Corinthians 9:7,17, 2 Corinthians 8:12, 9:5,7, 1 Peter 5:2
Verse 15

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
Genesis 45:5-8, 50:20, Psalms 76:10, Isaiah 20:6, Acts 4:28
Verse 16

Not 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?
a brother
Matthew 23:8, Acts 9:17, Galatians 4:28,29, 1 Timothy 6:2, Hebrews 3:1, 1 Peter 1:22,23, 1 John 5:1
both in
Ephesians 6:5-7, Colossians 3:22
Verse 17

If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
thou count
Acts 16:15, 2 Corinthians 8:23, Ephesians 3:6, Philippians 1:7, 1 Timothy 6:2, Hebrews 3:1,14, James 2:5, 1 Peter 5:1, 1 John 1:3
receive
10,12, Matthew 10:40, 12:48-50, 18:5, 25:40
Verse 18

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
put that
Isaiah 53:4-7; *Heb:
Verse 19

I 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.
I Paul
1 Corinthians 16:21,22, Galatians 5:2, 6:11
how thou
1 Corinthians 4:15, 9:1,2, 2 Corinthians 3:2, 1 Timothy 1:2, Titus 1:4, James 5:19,20
Verse 20

Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
let me
2 Corinthians 2:2, 7:4-7,13, Philippians 2:2, 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:19,20, 3:7-9, Hebrews 13:17, 3 John 1:4
refresh
7,12, Philippians 1:8, 2:1, 1 John 3:17
Verse 21

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
2 Corinthians 2:3, 7:16, 8:22, Galatians 5:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:4
Verse 22

But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
prepare
Acts 28:23
for I trust
Romans 15:24, Philippians 1:25,26, 2:24, Hebrews 13:23, 2 John 1:12, 3 John 1:14
through
Romans 15:30-32, 2 Corinthians 1:11, Philippians 1:19, James 5:16
Verse 23

There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
Epaphras
Colossians 1:7, 4:12
my fellow-prisoner
Romans 16:7, Colossians 4:10
Verse 24

Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
Marcus
Acts 12:12,25, 13:13, 15:37-39, Colossians 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:11
Aristarchus
Acts 19:29, 27:2
Demas
Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10
Lucas
2 Timothy 4:11
my fellow-labourers
1,2, 2 Corinthians 8:23, Philippians 2:25, 4:3, 3 John 1:8
Verse 25

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
grace
Romans 16:20,24
your spirit
2 Timothy 4:22

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