Philemon 1:17

Therefore, if you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16No longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

18If he has wronged you, or owes you anything, charge that to my account;

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Cross References

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

Matthew 25:40And the King shall answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, as you have done it to one of the least of these, my brethren, you have done it to me.

2 Corinthians 8:23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; and as for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.

Philippians 1:7It is right for me to think this way of you all, because I have you in my heart; since both in my imprisonment, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partakers with me of grace.

Philemon 1:10I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while in these bonds:

Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our profession;

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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