Philemon 1:7

Philemon · New Testament · Chapter 1

“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”Philemon 1:7

What Does Philemon 1:7 Mean?

Philemon 1:7 is found in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Joy.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Philemon 1:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

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.”Romans 12:13“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”1 Corinthians 16:18“For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Romans 15:32“That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.”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.”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 3:9“For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;”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:”Philemon 1:20“Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.”3 John 1:3“For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.”1 Corinthians 16:1“Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.”2 John 1:4“I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.”Genesis 33:9“And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.”Ruth 2:16“And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.”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.”Job 29:13“The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.”Isaiah 58:7“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?”Acts 16:34“And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.”1 Thessalonians 1:3“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;”

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