Philemon 1:13

A Conservative Version

Whom I wanted to keep back for myself, so that in thy behalf he might serve me in the bonds of the good-news.

Cross References

Philippians 1:7

Just as it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the good-news, you all being partners with me of the grace.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,

1 Corinthians 16:17

And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these men filled your lack.

Philemon 1:1

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy the brother, to Philemon our beloved and co-workman,

Philippians 2:30

Because for sake of the work of the Christ he came near the point of death, handing over his life so that he might fill up the deficiency of your service toward me.

Ephesians 4:1

I therefore, the prisoner in Lord, call on you to walk worthily of the calling in which ye were called,

Philemon 1:10

I beseech thee for my child Onesimus, whom I begot in my bonds.

Philemon 1:12

And thou should welcome him, that is, my bowels.