Philemon 1:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philemon 1:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philemon 1:21 is a verse from the book of Philemon in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philemon 1:21 — KJV
“Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”
— Philemon 1:21 (KJV)
Philemon 1:21 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 1:21
“And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:21: also, more, than
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:21: wilt, also, say
“And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:21: more, than, say
“Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:21: also, more, say
“Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:21: more, than, say
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