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What Does the Bible Say About Philemon?
25 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Philemon in the Bible
Discover 25 Bible verses about philemon. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on philemon, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.
Top 10 Verses About Philemon
- 1Philemon 1:1
“Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,”
KJV - 2Philemon 1:2
“And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:”
KJV - 3
- 4
- 5Philemon 1:5
“Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;”
KJV - 6Philemon 1:6
“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
KJV - 7Philemon 1:7
“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
KJV - 8Philemon 1:8
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
KJV - 9Philemon 1:9
“Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.”
KJV - 10
Subtopics of Philemon
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Philemon? (25 Verses)
“Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,”
“And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:”
“Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,”
“Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;”
“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
“Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.”
“I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:”
“Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:”
“Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:”
“Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:”
“But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly .”
“For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;”
“Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?”
“If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.”
“If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;”
“I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.”
“Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.”
“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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Philemon
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about philemon. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about philemon and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about philemon is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on philemon needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about philemon with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about philemon, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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