Philemon 1:17
So if you consider me as a colleague working together with you for the Lord, welcome him as if you were welcoming me.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
In Context
18If he has done you any wrong, or owes you anything, charge it to my account.
Cross References
Matthew 12:48“Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” Jesus asked.
Matthew 25:40The king will tell them, ‘I tell you the truth: whatever you did for one of these least important brothers of mine you did for me.’
2 Corinthians 8:23If anyone asks about Titus, he is my companion. He works with me on your behalf. The other brothers are representatives from the churches and an honor to Christ.
Philippians 1:7It's appropriate for me to be thinking this way about all of you because you mean so much to me. Whether I'm in prison or out there making the good news clear, all of you share God's grace together with me.
Philemon 1:10is appealing to you on behalf of Onesimus who became my adopted son during my imprisonment.
Hebrews 3:1So, my brothers and sisters who live for God and who share in this heavenly calling, we need to think carefully about Jesus—the one we say is sent by God, and is the High Priest.
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 →