Philemon 1:23

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Col 1:7 : 7 even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
Rom 16:7 : 7 Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me.
Col 4:12 : 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
Col 4:10 : 10 Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Phlm 1:24-25
2 verses
82%
24[None and so do] Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.
25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Phlm 1:1-4
4 verses
81%
1Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,
2and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house:
3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,
Col 4:9-13
5 verses
80%
9together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that [are done] here.
10Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),
11and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only [are my] fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.
12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
13For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis.
Phil 4:21-23
3 verses
80%
21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.
22All the saints salute you, especially {G1161} they that are of Caesar's household.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Col 4:18
79%
18The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.
Phlm 1:22
78%
22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.
Col 1:7
78%
7even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
Rom 16:3
76%
3Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus,
Rom 16:5
76%
5and [salute] the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.
Eph 3:1
76%
1For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles,—
Phil 1:13
75%
13so that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest;
Phil 2:25
75%
25But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
Rom 16:21-23
3 verses
74%
21Timothy my fellow-worker saluteth you; and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen.
22I Tertius, who write the epistle, salute you in the Lord.
23Gaius my host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the treasurer of the city saluteth you, and Quartus the brother.
Col 1:1-3
3 verses
74%
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
2To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ [that are] at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
3We give thanks to God {G2532} the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
1 Cor 16:20-21
2 verses
74%
20All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
Rom 16:7-8
2 verses
74%
7Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me.
8Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.
Col 4:15
74%
15Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.
Titus 3:15
74%
15All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in faith. Grace be with you all.
Phlm 1:8-9
2 verses
74%
8Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
9yet for love's sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus:
Phil 1:2
74%
2Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Phil 1:19
74%
19For I know that this shall turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Rom 16:14
73%
14Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them.
2 John 1:13
73%
13The children of thine elect sister salute thee.
Eph 1:1-2
2 verses
73%
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
2Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Eph 6:23
73%
23Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Tim 4:22
73%
22The Lord {G2424} {G5547} be with thy spirit. Grace be with you.
Gal 1:2
73%
2and all the brethren that are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
Phlm 1:16
73%
16no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
3 John 1:14
72%
14but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace [be] unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.
Phil 1:30
72%
30having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Phil 1:7
72%
7even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf 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 with me of grace.
Eph 1:15
72%
15For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which [ye show] toward all the saints,