Philemon 1:17

Philemon · New Testament · Chapter 1

“If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.”Philemon 1:17

What Does Philemon 1:17 Mean?

Philemon 1:17 is found in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (19)

These passages are connected to Philemon 1:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Corinthians 8:23“Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.”Matthew 10:40“He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”Acts 16:15“And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.”Philippians 1:5“For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;”Philemon 1:12“Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:”Matthew 18:5“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”Matthew 12:48“But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?”Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”Romans 16:2“That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.”2 Corinthians 7:2“Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.”Ephesians 3:6“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:”Hebrews 3:1“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”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 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.”Philemon 1:10“I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:”Hebrews 3:14“For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;”1 Peter 5:1“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”1 John 1:3“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.”

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