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Philemon 1:2–12

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And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
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.
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
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From verse 2

  1. Philippians 2:25Rank 1 from verse 2
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    25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

  2. Colossians 4:17Rank 2 from verse 2
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    17And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

  3. Romans 16:5Rank 3 from verse 2
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    5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epænetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

  4. Colossians 4:15Rank 4 from verse 2
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    15Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

  5. 1 Corinthians 16:19Rank 5 from verse 2
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    19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

  6. 2 Timothy 2:3–4Rank 6 from verse 2
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    3Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

    4No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

From verse 3

  1. Romans 1:7Rank 1 from verse 3
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    7To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  2. Ephesians 1:2Rank 2 from verse 3
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    2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

  3. 2 Corinthians 13:14Rank 3 from verse 3
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    14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

From verse 4

  1. Romans 1:8Rank 1 from verse 4
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    8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

  2. Ephesians 1:16Rank 2 from verse 4
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    16Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

  3. Colossians 1:3Rank 3 from verse 4
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    3We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

  4. Philippians 1:3Rank 4 from verse 4
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    3I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

  5. 1 Thessalonians 1:2Rank 5 from verse 4
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    2We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

  6. 2 Thessalonians 1:3Rank 6 from verse 4
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    3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;

  7. 2 Timothy 1:3Rank 7 from verse 4
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    3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

From verse 5

  1. Colossians 1:4Rank 1 from verse 5
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    4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,

  2. Ephesians 1:15Rank 2 from verse 5
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    15Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

  3. 1 Corinthians 16:1Rank 3 from verse 5
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    1NOW concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

  4. 1 John 5:1–2Rank 4 from verse 5
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    1WHOSOEVER believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

    2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

  5. Psalms 16:3Rank 5 from verse 5
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    3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

  6. 1 John 3:23Rank 6 from verse 5
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    23And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

  7. Galatians 5:6Rank 7 from verse 5
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    6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

  8. Philemon 1:7Rank 8 from verse 5
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    7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

  9. Romans 12:13Rank 9 from verse 5
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    13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

  10. Romans 15:25–26Rank 10 from verse 5
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    25But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

    26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

  11. Acts 9:39–41Rank 11 from verse 5
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    39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

    40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

    41And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

From verse 6

  1. 2 Peter 1:8Rank 1 from verse 6
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    8For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  2. Philippians 1:9–11Rank 2 from verse 6
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    9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

    10That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

    11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

  3. Colossians 1:9Rank 3 from verse 6
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    9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

  4. 1 Peter 1:5–8Rank 4 from verse 6
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    5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

    7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

    8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

  5. Matthew 5:16Rank 5 from verse 6
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    16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

  6. 1 Peter 2:12Rank 6 from verse 6
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    12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

  7. 2 Corinthians 9:12–14Rank 7 from verse 6
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    12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

    13Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

    14And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

  8. James 2:14Rank 8 from verse 6
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    14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

  9. James 2:17Rank 9 from verse 6
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    17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

  10. Titus 3:14Rank 10 from verse 6
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    14And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

  11. 1 Corinthians 14:25Rank 11 from verse 6
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    25And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.

  12. 1 Peter 3:16Rank 12 from verse 6
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    16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

  13. Hebrews 6:10Rank 13 from verse 6
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    10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

  14. Philippians 4:8Rank 14 from verse 6
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    8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

  15. 1 Peter 3:1Rank 15 from verse 6
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    1LIKEWISE, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;

From verse 7

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:13Rank 1 from verse 7
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    13Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

  2. 1 Thessalonians 3:9Rank 2 from verse 7
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    9For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

  3. 2 Corinthians 7:4Rank 3 from verse 7
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    4Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:19Rank 4 from verse 7
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    19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

  5. 3 John 1:3–6Rank 5 from verse 7
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    3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

    4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

    5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

    6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

  6. Philemon 1:20Rank 6 from verse 7
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    20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

  7. 2 John 1:4Rank 7 from verse 7
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    4I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

  8. 2 Timothy 1:16Rank 8 from verse 7
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    16The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

  9. 1 Thessalonians 1:3Rank 9 from verse 7
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    3Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

  10. 1 Thessalonians 2:13Rank 10 from verse 7
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    13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

From verse 8

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:6Rank 1 from verse 8
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    6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

  2. 2 Corinthians 10:8Rank 2 from verse 8
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    8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

  3. 2 Corinthians 3:12Rank 3 from verse 8
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    12Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:

  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:2Rank 4 from verse 8
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    2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

  5. 2 Corinthians 10:1–2Rank 5 from verse 8
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    1NOW I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:

    2But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.

  6. 2 Corinthians 11:21Rank 6 from verse 8
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    21I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.

  7. Ephesians 5:4Rank 7 from verse 8
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    4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

From verse 9

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:20Rank 1 from verse 9
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    20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

  2. Ephesians 4:1Rank 2 from verse 9
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    1I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

  3. Romans 12:1Rank 3 from verse 9
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    1I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

  4. Ephesians 3:1Rank 4 from verse 9
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    1FOR this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

  5. Philemon 1:1–25Rank 5 from verse 9
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    1PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

    2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

    3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

    4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

    5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

    6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

    7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

    8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

    9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

    10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

    11Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

    12Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

    13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

    14But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

    15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

    16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

    17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

    18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

    19I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.

    20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

    21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

    22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

    23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

    24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

    25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

  6. 1 Peter 2:11Rank 6 from verse 9
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    11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

  7. 2 Corinthians 6:1Rank 7 from verse 9
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    1WE then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

  8. Hebrews 13:19Rank 8 from verse 9
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    19But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

  9. Isaiah 46:4Rank 9 from verse 9
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    4And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.

  10. Proverbs 16:31Rank 10 from verse 9
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    31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

  11. Psalms 71:18Rank 11 from verse 9
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    18Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

  12. Psalms 71:9Rank 12 from verse 9
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    9Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.

From verse 10

  1. Colossians 4:9Rank 1 from verse 10
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    9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

  2. 1 Corinthians 4:15Rank 2 from verse 10
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    15For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

  3. 1 Timothy 1:2Rank 3 from verse 10
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    2Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

  4. Galatians 4:19Rank 4 from verse 10
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    19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

  5. Titus 1:4Rank 5 from verse 10
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    4To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

  6. 2 Samuel 19:37–38Rank 6 from verse 10
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    37Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.

    38And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and whatsoever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee.

  7. 2 Samuel 18:5Rank 7 from verse 10
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    5And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

  8. 2 Samuel 9:1–7Rank 8 from verse 10
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    1AND David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?

    2And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.

    3And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.

    4And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.

    5¶ Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

    6Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!

    7¶ And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

  9. Mark 9:17Rank 9 from verse 10
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    17And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

From verse 11

  1. 2 Timothy 4:11Rank 1 from verse 11
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    11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

  2. Job 30:1–2Rank 2 from verse 11
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    1BUT now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock.

    2Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished?

  3. 1 Peter 2:10Rank 3 from verse 11
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    10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

  4. Luke 15:32Rank 4 from verse 11
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    32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

  5. Luke 17:10Rank 5 from verse 11
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    10So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

  6. Matthew 25:30Rank 6 from verse 11
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    30And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  7. Romans 3:12Rank 7 from verse 11
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    12They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

  8. Luke 15:24Rank 8 from verse 11
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    24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

From verse 12

  1. Matthew 6:14–15Rank 1 from verse 12
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    14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

    15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

  2. Ephesians 4:32Rank 2 from verse 12
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    32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

  3. Luke 15:20Rank 3 from verse 12
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    20And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

  4. Mark 11:25Rank 4 from verse 12
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    25And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

  5. Jeremiah 31:20Rank 5 from verse 12
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    20Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.

  6. Matthew 18:21–35Rank 6 from verse 12
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    21¶ Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

    22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

    23¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

    24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

    25But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

    26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

    27Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

    28But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

    29And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

    30And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

    31So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

    32Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

    33Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

    34And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

    35So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

  7. 2 Samuel 16:11Rank 7 from verse 12
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    11And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him.

  8. Deuteronomy 13:6Rank 8 from verse 12
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    6¶ If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;

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Philemon 1:2

COMBINED MEANING

fellowsoldier

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A companion sharing labour, hardship, conflict, and service as a soldier with another, used of coworkers in gospel ministry.

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church

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Sense 1: An assembly or congregation belonging to God or Christ. Sense 2: In passages identifying the church with Christ's body, the body of which Christ is the head.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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Philemon 1:3

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grace

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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

↗

The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:4

COMBINED MEANING

thank

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To express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mention

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Sense 1: To speak of, name, or refer to. Sense 2: As a noun, a spoken reference or remembrance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

prayers

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Requests, petitions, supplications, intercessions, or thanksgivings addressed to God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:5

COMBINED MEANING

hearing

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Sense 1: The act or faculty of perceiving sound. Sense 2: Audience, attention, or an opportunity to be heard. Sense 3: The range within which sound can be heard.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hast

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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:6

COMBINED MEANING

faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

effectual

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Operating with power, producing an effect, accomplishing a result, or actively serving the purpose stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

every

↗

Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

↗

1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

↗

The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

↗

The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:7

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

joy

↗

Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

↗

1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bowels

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1. Figuratively, deep inward feeling or affection, especially compassion, mercy, or distress; also one deeply loved. 2. The inward organs or inner parts of the body. 3. The womb or inward bodily source of offspring.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

refreshed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of refresh, meaning to renew strength, relieve fatigue, revive, cheer, or enliven.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

brother

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Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:8

COMBINED MEANING

wherefore

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1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bold

↗

Courageous, fearless, or confident enough to speak or act openly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

↗

1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

↗

The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

↗

1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:9

COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

↗

1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sake

↗

Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Jesus Christ

↗

The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

↗

The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:10

COMBINED MEANING

for

↗

1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

son

↗

1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

begotten

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Sense 1: Brought forth as offspring or standing in the stated relation of offspring. Sense 2: Brought forth, raised, or made alive in a spiritual or figurative relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

↗

1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bonds

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Sense 1: Binding ties or obligations. Sense 2: Conditions of servitude, restraint, or captivity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:11

COMBINED MEANING

which

↗

1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

↗

1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

time

↗

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

past

↗

Gone by, ended, or beyond a stated place, time, or limit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

↗

Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:12

COMBINED MEANING

whom

↗

The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

again

↗

Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thou

↗

The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

bowels

↗

1. Figuratively, deep inward feeling or affection, especially compassion, mercy, or distress; also one deeply loved. 2. The inward organs or inner parts of the body. 3. The womb or inward bodily source of offspring.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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1:1PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

1:2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

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1:3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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1:4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

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1:5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

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1:6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

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1:7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

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1:8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

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1:9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

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1:10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

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1:11Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

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1:12Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

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1:13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

1:14But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

1:15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

1:16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

1:17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

1:18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

1:19I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.

1:20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

1:21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

1:23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

1:24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

1:25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

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