Philemon 1:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philemon 1:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philemon 1:13 is a verse from the book of Philemon in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philemon 1:13 — KJV
“Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:”
— Philemon 1:13 (KJV)
Philemon 1:13 in Context — About the Book of Philemon
Philemon is a one-page masterpiece of gospel diplomacy. Paul sends the runaway slave Onesimus back to his master — not as property but as a dear brother — and offers to pay every debt himself: charge it to me. It is the gospel of reconciliation written into a single relationship.
Cross-References for Philemon 1:13
“But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. in...: or, as for the Almighty God, in his seat he shall honour yea, he shall honour a god, whom, etc estate: or, stead forces: or, munitions: Heb. Mauzzim, or, God's protectors pleasant: Heb. things desired”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:13: whom, stead, might
“For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. with him: or, with me”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:13: whom, might, gospel
“To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:13: whom, might, gospel
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:13: whom, stead
“And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:13: would, might
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