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Philemon 1:14 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Philemon 1:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly .”
Philemon 1:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Philemon 1:14
But without thy mind would I do nothing—χωρὶς δὲ τῆς σῆς γνώμης οὐδὲν ἠθέλησα ποιῆσαι (chōris de tēs sēs gnōmēs ouden ēthelēsa poiēsai, but without your opinion/consent nothing I wished to do)—γνώμη (gnōmē, opinion/judgment/consent). Paul refuses to keep Onesimus without Philemon's permission, despite apostolic authority and personal desire. This respects Philemon's property rights (however much gospel will transform them) and moral agency.That thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly (ἵνα μὴ ὡς κατὰ ἀνάγκην τὸ ἀγαθόν σου ᾖ ἀλλὰ κατὰ ἑκούσιον, hina mē hōs kata anankēn t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Philemon 1:14
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“or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.”
“my God”
“exercising the oversight”
“though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate”
“I have a reward. But if not of my own will”
“it is acceptable according to what you have”
“and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before”
“in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning”
“but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.”