Philemon 1:14
Philemon · New Testament · Chapter 1
“But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.”Philemon 1:14
What Does Philemon 1:14 Mean?
Philemon 1:14 is found in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 14 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Philemon 1:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”1 Peter 4:9“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”2 Corinthians 8:3“For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;”1 Chronicles 29:17“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.”1 Peter 5:2“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;”Judges 5:2“Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.”2 Kings 8:9“So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels’ burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?”1 Corinthians 9:17“For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.”2 Corinthians 8:12“For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.”2 Corinthians 9:5“Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.”Philemon 1:8“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”Psalms 110:3“Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.”Acts 5:4“Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.”2 Corinthians 1:24“Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.”1 Corinthians 9:7“Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?”
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