Philemon 1:21
I'm writing about this to you because I'm convinced you'll do as I ask—in fact I know you'll do even more than I've asked!
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In Context
20Yes, brother, I'm expecting this favor from you in the Lord; please make me happy in Christ.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 2:3That's why I wrote what I did, so that I wouldn't be sad over those who should make me happy. I was so sure that all of you would share in my happiness.
2 Corinthians 8:22We're also sending with them another brother who has proved to be reliable on many occasions, and who is eager to help. He is now even more eager to help because of the great confidence he has in you.
2 Thessalonians 3:4We have great confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we told you.
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 →