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Philemon 1:2 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Philemon 1:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:”
Philemon 1:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Philemon 1:2
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier—Ἀπφία (Apphia, likely Philemon's wife) is ἀδελφή (adelphē, sister). Ἄρχιππος (Archippos, Archippus—possibly their son or local pastor) is συστρατιώτης (systratiōtēs, fellow soldier), military metaphor for gospel ministry (2 Timothy 2:3-4, Philippians 2:25). Colossians 4:17 mentions Archippus's ministry requiring exhortation to fulfill. Paul widens the appeal: not just Philemon privately but his household publicly.And to the church in thy house (καὶ τῇ κατ᾽ οἶκόν σου ἐκκλησίᾳ, kai tē kat oikon sou ekklēsia)—the congregation meeting in P...
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Cross-References for Philemon 1:2
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“my brother”
“Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”
“my beloved”
“and Nymphas”
“together with the assembly that is in their house.”
“as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”