Philemon 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philemon 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philemon 1:16 is a verse from the book of Philemon in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philemon 1:16 — KJV
“Not 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?”
— Philemon 1:16 (KJV)
Philemon 1:16 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 1:16
“And 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.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:16: now, servant, how
“For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:16: now, how, much
“It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Beelzebub: Gr. Beelzebul”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:16: servant, how, much
“But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:16: now, brother, beloved
“And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord's servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:16: servant, how, both
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