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Philemon 1:23 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Philemon 1:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Final Greetings and Benediction
“There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;”
Philemon 1:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Philemon 1:23
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus—ἀσπάζεταί σε Ἐπαφρᾶς ὁ συναιχμάλωτός μου ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ (aspazetai se Epaphras ho synaichmalōtos mou en Christō Iēsou, greets you Epaphras my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus)—Ἐπαφρᾶς (Epaphras, Epaphras) founded Colossian church (Colossians 1:7, 4:12-13). συναιχμάλωτος (synaichmalōtos, fellow prisoner/captive of war) could be literal (imprisoned with Paul) or metaphorical (captive to Christ, Ephesians 4:8). Epaphras's presence with Paul in Rome suggests he traveled to report on Colossian church and seek apostolic guidance.The greet...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Philemon 1:23
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“who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf”
“who is one of you”
“my relatives and my fellow prisoners”
“my fellow prisoner greets you”