Philemon 1:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philemon 1:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philemon 1:14 is a verse from the book of Philemon in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philemon 1:14 — KJV
“But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.”
— Philemon 1:14 (KJV)
Philemon 1:14 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 1:14
“O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised. I should not...: Heb. they should not despise me”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:14: without, would, should
“And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:14: would, should
“And he communed with them, saying, If it be your mind that I should bury my dead out of my sight; hear me, and intreat for me to Ephron the son of Zohar,”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:14: mind, should
“For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:14: nothing, should
“And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:14: would, should
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