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Philemon 1:2

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

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

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

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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:

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

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