Philemon 1:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I would like to keep him here with me, where he could take your place in helping me while I am here in prison for preaching the good news.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:17

I was glad to see Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus. Having them here was like having you.

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.

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 that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

Philippians 2:30

He almost died working for Christ, and he risked his own life to do for me what you could not.

Philemon 1:1

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

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.

Philemon 1:12

Sending Onesimus back to you makes me very sad.