Philemon 1:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Matthew 10:40

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

Matthew 18:5

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

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.”

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 and stay in my home.” Finally, we accepted her invitation.

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 honour to Christ.

Ephesians 3:6

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

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.

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.

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.

Philemon 1:18

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

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!

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.

James 2:5

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

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.

1 John 1:3

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