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Philemon 1:7–9

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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.
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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.

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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.

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joy

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

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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.

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

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refreshed

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

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brother

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

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DEFINED WORDS

Philemon 1:8

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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.

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might

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

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bold

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

Meaning drawn from: 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

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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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