Philemon 1:13
Philemon · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:”Philemon 1:13
What Does Philemon 1:13 Mean?
Philemon 1:13 is found in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 13 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Philemon 1:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 20:26“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”Ephesians 3:1“For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,”Philippians 1:7“Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.”1 Kings 19:21“And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.”1 Corinthians 16:17“I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.”Ephesians 4:1“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,”Philippians 2:30“Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.”Philemon 1:1“Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,”Acts 28:20“For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.”
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