Philemon 1:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

If you consider me a friend because of Christ, then welcome Onesimus as you would welcome me.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:23

Titus is my partner, who works with me to serve you. The other two followers are sent by the churches, and they bring honor to Christ.

Matthew 10:40

Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me. And anyone who welcomes me also welcomes the one who sent me.

Philemon 1:12

Sending Onesimus back to you makes me very sad.

James 2:5

My dear friends, pay attention. God has given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. God has also promised them a share in his kingdom that he will give to everyone who loves him.

Hebrews 3:1

My friends, God has chosen you to be his holy people. So think about Jesus, the one we call our apostle and high priest!

Ephesians 3:6

And the mystery is this: Because of Christ Jesus, the good news has given the Gentiles a share in the promises God gave to the Jews. God has also let the Gentiles be part of the same body.

Acts 16:15

Then after she and her family were baptized, she kept on begging us, “If you think I really do have faith in the Lord, come stay in my home.” Finally, we accepted her invitation.

Matthew 25:40

The king will answer, “Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me.”

Matthew 18:5

And when you welcome one of these children because of me, you welcome me.

1 John 1:3

We are telling you what we have seen and heard, so you may share in this life with us. And we share in it with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:1

Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.

Hebrews 3:14

We were sure about Christ when we first became his people. So let's hold tightly to our faith until the end.

Philemon 1:10

I beg you to help Onesimus! He is like a son to me because I led him to Christ here in jail.

1 Timothy 6:2

If any of you slaves have owners who are followers, you should show them respect. After all, they are also followers of Christ, and he loves them. So you should serve and help them the best you can. These are the things you must teach and tell the people to do.

Philippians 1:7

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

Philemon 1:18

If he has cheated you or owes you anything, charge it to my account.