Philemon 1:22
But at the same time be preparing for me also a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given to you.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus;
Cross References
Romans 15:24whenever I go into Spain, I hope to see you in my journey, and to be sent forward thither by you, if first I shall be satisfied in a measure with your company.
2 Corinthians 1:11ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication, that for the mercy bestowed on us through many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
Philippians 1:25And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain, and shall continue with you all for your furtherance and joy in the faith;
Hebrews 13:19But I the more earnestly beseech you to do this, that I may the sooner be restored to you.
James 5:16Confess therefore your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man avails much.
3 John 1:14but I hope immediately to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends, by name.
Matthew Henry on Philemon 1:9-25
The Apostle's Plea for Onesimus; Salutations. ( a. d. 62.) 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 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. 10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: 12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: 13… Read the whole commentary →