Philemon 1:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philemon 1:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philemon 1:23 is a verse from the book of Philemon in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philemon 1:23 — KJV
“There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;”
— Philemon 1:23 (KJV)
Philemon 1:23 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 1:23
“Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:23: salute, fellowprisoner, christ
“Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:23: salute, christ, jesus
“Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. labouring...: or, striving complete: or, filled”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:23: salute, epaphras, christ
“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:23: christ, jesus
“And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:23: christ, jesus
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