Philemon 1:16

English Majority Text Version

no longer as a slave but more than a slave--a beloved brother, especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

Cross References

Matthew 23:8

"But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brothers.

Acts 9:17

And Ananias departed and entered the house; and putting his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, the One who appeared to you in the way which you were coming, so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

1 Corinthians 7:22

For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who is called as a free man is Christ's slave.

Colossians 3:22

Bondservants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.

1 Timothy 6:2

And those having believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers, but rather let them serve as slaves, because those receiving the good service are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus Christ,

1 John 5:1

Everyone that believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone that loves Him that begot also loves him that is begotten of Him.