Philemon 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philemon 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philemon 1:7 is a verse from the book of Philemon in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philemon 1:7 — KJV
“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
— Philemon 1:7 (KJV)
Philemon 1:7 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 1:7
“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:7: great, joy, because
“But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. defendest...: Heb. coverest over, or, protectest them”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:7: joy, love, because
“He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:7: great, joy, because
“Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:7: great, love, because
“Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:7: joy, because, refreshed
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