Philemon 1:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

From Paul, who is in jail for serving Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is like a brother because of our faith. Philemon, you work with us and are very dear to us. This letter is to you

Cross References

Acts 16:1

Paul and Silas went back to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a follower named Timothy. His mother was also a follower. She was Jewish, and his father was Greek.

1 Corinthians 3:9

Apollos and I work together for God, and you are God's garden and God's building.

2 Corinthians 1:1

From Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, who is also a follower. To God's church in Corinth and to all God's people in Achaia.

Galatians 3:26

All of you are God's children because of your faith in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:1

Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so that I could help you Gentiles.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I beg you to live in a way that is worthy of the people God has chosen to be his own.

Ephesians 6:20

I was sent to do this work, and that's the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all God's people who belong to Christ Jesus at Philippi and to all your church officials and officers.

Philippians 2:25

I think I ought to send my dear friend Epaphroditus back to you. He is a follower and a worker and a soldier of the Lord, just as I am. You sent him to look after me,

Philippians 4:3

And, my true partner, I ask you to help them. These women have worked together with me and with Clement and with the others in spreading the good news. Their names are now written in the book of life.

Colossians 1:1

From Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is also a follower.

Colossians 4:11

Jesus, who is known as Justus, sends his greetings. These three men are the only Jewish followers who have worked with me for the kingdom of God. They have given me much comfort.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and send our friend Timothy to you. He works with us as God's servant and preaches the good news about Christ. We wanted him to make you strong in your faith and to encourage you.

2 Thessalonians 1:1

From Paul, Silas, and Timothy. To the church in Thessalonica, the people of God our Father and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 1:8

Don't be ashamed to speak for our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, just because I am in jail for serving him. Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news.

Philemon 1:23

Epaphras is also here in jail for being a follower of Christ Jesus. He sends his greetings,

Philemon 1:24

and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, who work together with me.

Philemon 1:9

But I would rather ask you to do it simply because of love. Yes, as someone in jail for Christ,