Philemon 1:16
Philemon · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?”Philemon 1:16
What Does Philemon 1:16 Mean?
Philemon 1:16 is found in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Philemon 1:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 15:15“Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.”1 Corinthians 7:22“For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.”Matthew 23:8“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”Colossians 3:22“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”Matthew 8:6“And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.”1 Timothy 6:2“And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.”Ephesians 6:5“Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”Acts 10:7“And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;”1 Peter 1:22“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”Genesis 33:9“And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.”Luke 15:27“And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.”Acts 9:17“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”Acts 15:25“It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,”Acts 22:13“Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.”Galatians 4:28“Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.”Ephesians 6:21“But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:”Hebrews 3:1“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”1 John 5:1“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”
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