King James Version
Philemon 1:23 in the King James Version says “There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;” — study this verse from Philemon chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;”
Philemon 1:23 · KJV
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“There salute”
G782to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
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