Philemon 1:17
If thou accountest me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
In Context
18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on my account;
Cross References
Matthew 12:48But he answered and said to him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
Matthew 25:40And the king will answer and say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.
2 Corinthians 8:23If any inquire concerning Titus, he is my partner and fellow-helper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of , they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
Philippians 1:7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
Philemon 1:10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
Hebrews 3:1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
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 →