Philemon 1:20
Philemon · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.”Philemon 1:20
What Does Philemon 1:20 Mean?
Philemon 1:20 is found in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Joy.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Philemon 1:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 1:16“The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:”Proverbs 23:24“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”Romans 15:32“That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.”Philemon 1:7“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”3 John 1:4“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”1 Corinthians 16:18“For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.”Philemon 1:12“Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:”Hebrews 13:17“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”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.”2 Corinthians 2:2“For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?”2 Corinthians 7:4“Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.”2 Corinthians 7:13“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.”Philippians 1:8“For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.”Philippians 2:1“If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,”Philippians 4:1“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.”1 Thessalonians 2:19“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?”1 Thessalonians 3:7“Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:”1 John 3:17“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”Philippians 2:2“Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”
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