Philemon 1:17
If therefore thou accountest me a friend, receive him as thou wouldst receive me.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
In Context
18If he hath wronged thee in any thing, or is indebted to thee, place it to my accompt:
Cross References
Matthew 12:48But in answer to him that told Him, He said, "Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?"
Matthew 25:40And the king replying will say unto them, Verily I declare unto you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of the lest of these my brethren, ye did it to me.
2 Corinthians 8:23If then there be any inquiry about Titus, he is my collegue and fellow-laborer among you: and if our brethren be inquired after, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
Philippians 1:7As it is just for me to think this of you all, because ye have me in your heart, both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, being all of you partakers of the same grace with me.
Philemon 1:10I intreat thee then 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 →