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Philemon 1:20 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Philemon 1:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.”
Philemon 1:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Philemon 1:20
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord—ναὶ ἀδελφέ (nai adelphe, yes brother) ἐγώ σου ὀναίμην ἐν κυρίῳ (egō sou onaimēn en kyriō, I would benefit from you in the Lord)—ναί (nai, yes) intensifies appeal. ὀνίνημι (oninēmi, benefit/profit/have joy) is rare optative mood expressing wish/prayer. The verb ὀναίμην (onaimēn, may I have profit) plays on Ὀνήσιμος (Onēsimos, Onesimus—"profitable"). Paul requests the benefit Onesimus's name promises: Philemon's forgiveness will "profit" Paul emotionally.Refresh my bowels in the Lord (ἀνάπαυσόν μου τὰ σπλάγχνα ἐν Χριστῷ, anapayson mou ta splanchn...
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Cross-References for Philemon 1:20
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“because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you”
“to hear about my children walking in truth.”
“that is”
“for they watch on behalf of your souls”
“Great is my boldness of speech toward you”
“brothers”
“and sees his brother in need”
“how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.”
“then who will make me glad but he who is made sorry by me?”
“or joy”