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Philemon 1:15 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Philemon 1:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;”
Philemon 1:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Philemon 1:15
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season—τάχα γὰρ διὰ τοῦτο ἐχωρίσθη πρὸς ὥραν (tacha gar dia touto echōristhē pros hōran, for perhaps because of this he was separated for an hour/season)—τάχα (tacha, perhaps/probably) expresses tentative divine providence reading. ἐχωρίσθη (echōristhē, was separated) is divine passive: God separated them. πρὸς ὥραν (pros hōran, for an hour/short time) contrasts with αἰώνιον (aiōnion, eternal, v. 15b)—temporary separation yields permanent reunion.That thou shouldest receive him for ever (ἵνα αἰώνιον αὐτὸν ἀπέχῃς, hina aiōnion auton apechēs, that you migh...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Philemon 1:15
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“you meant evil against me”
“nor angry with yourselves”
“'Behold”
“For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.”