Philemon 1:13

First Nations Version

I would have liked to keep him here with me, so that while I am in prison for telling the good story he would take your place in serving me.

Cross References

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think of you in this way, for you hold a warm place in my heart. You have shared with me in the gift of Creator’s great kindness, both in my chains and when I stand on the truth of the good story.

Ephesians 3:1

Because I, Small Man (Paul), follow the Chosen One and represent you Nations in this way, I have been arrested and put in chains.

1 Corinthians 16:17

It made my heart glad when Headdress of Many Feathers (Stephanas) and Lucky Man (Fortunatus) and Man of Sorrows (Achaicus) came to me. They have been walking in your footsteps by helping me while you have been away.

Philemon 1:1

From Small Man (Paul), a prisoner of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, and from He Gives Honor (Timothy) our spiritual brother. To He Shows Kindness (Philemon), our much-loved friend who works side by side with us as we walk the good road.

Philippians 2:30

For he came close to death working for the Chosen One. He risked his life to give me the help you were not able to give because you lived so far away.

Ephesians 4:1

Because I walk the road with our Honored Chief, I have been made a prisoner. I now call on you to join me in representing him in a good way as you follow the path he has chosen for you.

Philemon 1:10

I call on you for the sake of He Is Helpful (Onesimus) my spiritual child, to whom I have become a spiritual father while in prison.

Philemon 1:12

I am now sending him back to you, and with him I send my own heart.