Philemon 1:21
Philemon · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”Philemon 1:21
What Does Philemon 1:21 Mean?
Philemon 1:21 is found in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 21 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 1:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 1:6“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”2 Thessalonians 3:4“And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.”2 Corinthians 2:3“And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.”2 Corinthians 2:9“For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.”Romans 15:14“And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”2 Corinthians 7:16“I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.”2 Corinthians 8:22“And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.”Galatians 5:10“I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.”2 Thessalonians 3:14“And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.”
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