Philemon 1:17

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If then you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

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  • 2 Cor 8:23 : 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
  • Matt 10:40 : 40 Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.
  • Matt 12:48-50 : 48 But Jesus replied to the one who told Him, 'Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?' 49 Stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, 'Here are My mother and My brothers!' 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.
  • Matt 18:5 : 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
  • Matt 25:40 : 40 The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, to the extent that you did it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it for me.’
  • Acts 16:15 : 15 After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, 'If you consider me faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my house.' And she persuaded us.
  • Eph 3:6 : 6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
  • Phil 1:7 : 7 It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.
  • 1 Tim 6:2 : 2 Those who have believing masters should not disregard them because they are brothers; instead, they should serve them even more, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach and encourage these things.
  • Phlm 1:10 : 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I became a father to while in my chains.
  • Phlm 1:12 : 12 I am sending him back to you—he is my very heart.
  • Heb 3:1 : 1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest whom we confess.
  • Heb 3:14 : 14 For we have become partakers of Christ, if indeed we hold firmly to the beginning of our confidence steadfast until the end.
  • Jas 2:5 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
  • 1 Pet 5:1 : 1 I urge the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and also as one who will share in the glory to be revealed.
  • 1 John 1:3 : 3 what we have seen and heard we declare to you, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And truly, our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

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  • Phlm 1:15-16
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    85%

    15 For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever.

    16 No longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but even more to you, both in the physical relationship and in the Lord.

  • Phlm 1:18-23
    6 verses
    84%

    18 If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account.

    19 I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me even your very self.

    20 Yes, brother, may I benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.

    21 Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

    22 At the same time also prepare a guest room for me, since I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

    23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,

  • Phil 2:28-30
    3 verses
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    28 For this reason, I am all the more eager to send him so that when you see him again, you may rejoice and I may be less anxious.

    29 So welcome him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such people,

    30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for what was lacking in your service to me.

  • Phlm 1:11-13
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    77%

    11 Once he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me.

    12 I am sending him back to you—he is my very heart.

    13 I wanted to keep him with me so that he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel on your behalf.

  • 7 It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.

  • 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as a brother or sister.

  • 7 Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us, to the glory of God.

  • Col 4:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9 With him is Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.

    10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him).

  • Phlm 1:7-9
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    7 For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

    8 For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,

    9 I appeal instead, on the basis of love. Being such as I am—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

  • 12 I beg you, brothers: Become like me, for I also became like you. You have done me no wrong.

  • 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

  • 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

  • 8 Therefore, we ought to support people like these so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

  • 30 since you are experiencing the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

  • 2 Receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor of many, including myself.

  • 1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and coworker,

  • Phil 2:17-18
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    17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

    18 In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

  • 25 But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need.

  • Gal 4:14-15
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    14 And though my physical condition was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.

    15 What happened to your blessedness? I testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

  • 11 Let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.

  • 13 For in what way were you less favored than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!

  • 14 Yet it was kind of you to share in my troubles.

  • 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being united in spirit, and intent on one purpose.

  • Phil 1:17-18
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    17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.

    18 What does it matter? Regardless, in every way—whether from false motives or in truth—Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice.

  • 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.

  • 5 I thank God for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.

  • 2 Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, corrupted no one, and exploited no one.

  • 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

  • 1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.

  • 6 Now from those who seemed to be important—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show partiality—those of reputation contributed nothing to me.

  • 16 I repeat, let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then tolerate me as you would a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

  • 1 So then, my dear and longed-for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends.

  • 9 For this reason, I also wrote to you, to test you and see if you are obedient in everything.

  • 2 If I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.