Philemon 1:9

World English Bible (2000)

yet for love's sake I rather beg, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eph 4:1 : 1 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,
  • Rom 12:1 : 1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
  • 2 Cor 5:20 : 20 We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
  • 2 Cor 6:1 : 1 Working together, we entreat also that you not receive the grace of God in vain,
  • Eph 3:1 : 1 For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
  • Ps 71:9 : 9 Don't reject me in my old age. Don't forsake me when my strength fails.
  • Ps 71:18 : 18 Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don't forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come.
  • Prov 16:31 : 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
  • Isa 46:4 : 4 and even to old age I am he, and even to gray hairs will I carry you. I have made, and I will bear; yes, I will carry, and will deliver.
  • Phlm 1:1-9 : 1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow worker, 2 to the beloved Apphia, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the assembly in your house: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, 5 hearing of your love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints; 6 that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ Jesus. 7 For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. 8 Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate, 9 yet for love's sake I rather beg, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 10 I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus, 11 who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me. 12 I am sending him back. Therefore receive him, that is, my own heart, 13 whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News. 14 But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will. 15 For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, 16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. 17 If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. 18 But if he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, put that to my account. 19 I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it (not to mention to you that you owe to me even your own self besides). 20 Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord. 21 Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say. 22 Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. 23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, 24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
  • Heb 13:19 : 19 I strongly urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you sooner.
  • 1 Pet 2:11 : 11 Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

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    10 I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus,

    11 who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me.

    12 I am sending him back. Therefore receive him, that is, my own heart,

    13 whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.

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    8 Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,

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    1 For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,

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    1 Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.

    2 Yes, I beg you that I may not, when present, show courage with the confidence with which I intend to be bold against some, who consider us to be walking according to the flesh.

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    9 For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.

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    15 For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,

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    17 If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.

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    30 Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,

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    12 I beg you, brothers, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong,

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    16 I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.

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    19 I strongly urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you sooner.

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    21 Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.

    22 Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

    23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

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    7 It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

    8 For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

    9 This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

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    9 For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you always in my prayers,

    10 requesting, if by any means now at last I may be prospered by the will of God to come to you.

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    15 For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints,

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    18 The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand: remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

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    13 Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.

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    19 For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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    4 longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;