Philemon 1:17

So if you have me as a partner, receive him as me.

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If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

In Context

16No longer would he be a slave, but better than a slave, a beloved brother. He is beloved especially to me, and much more so to you, in both the flesh and in the Lord.

18If he has wronged you or owes you anything, charge that to me.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:48But Jesus answered and said to him who told him, “Who is my mother and who are my brothers?”

Matthew 25:40Then the King will answer and say to them, 'Truly I say to you, what you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.'

2 Corinthians 8:23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are sent by the churches. They are an honor to Christ.

Philippians 1:7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you because I have you in my heart. You all have been my partners in grace both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Philemon 1:10I am asking you concerning my child Onesimus, whom I have fathered in my chains.

Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, you share in a heavenly calling. Think about Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.

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 →

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