Philemon 1:16 - The Scriptures 1998

¹⁶ no longer as a slave but more than a slave, as a beloved brother, especially to me, and how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Master.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ 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?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ Not as a slave any longer but as [something] more than a slave, as a brother [Christian], especially dear to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh [as a servant] and in the Lord [as a fellow believer].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ no longer as a slave but more than a slave—that is, as a dearly loved brother. He is especially a dearly loved brother to me. How much more can he become a brother to you, personally and spiritually in the Lord!

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ no longer as a servant, but, in place of a servant, a most beloved brother, especially to me: but how much so more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord!

Philemon 1:16 Cross References

Matthew 23:8

“But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi,’ for One is your Teacher, the Messiah, and you are all brothers.

Acts 9:17

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1 Corinthians 7:22

For he who is called in the Master while a slave is the Master’s freed man. Likewise he who is called while free is a slave of Messiah.

Colossians 3:22

Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all respects, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing Elohim.

1 Timothy 6:2

And those who have believing masters, let them not disregard them because they are brothers, but rather serve them because they are believing and beloved ones, those receiving of the good service in return. Teach and urge these matters.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, set-apart brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, closely consider the Emissary and High Priest of our confession, Messiah יהושע,

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that יהושע  is the Messiah has been born of Elohim, and everyone who loves the One bringing forth also loves the one having been born of Him.