Philemon 1:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

not to be just a slave, but better than a slave, to be a dear brother. That’s what he is to me. And I know he will mean even more to you, both as your slave and as one who shares your faith in the Lord.

Cross References

Colossians 3:22

Servants, obey your masters in everything. Obey all the time, even when they can’t see you. Don’t just pretend to work hard so that they will treat you well. No, you must serve your masters honestly because you respect the Lord.

Matthew 23:8

“But you must not be called ‘Teacher.’ You are all equal as brothers and sisters. You have only one Teacher.

1 Timothy 6:2

Some slaves have masters who are believers, so they are brothers. Does this mean they should show their masters any less respect? No, they should serve them even better, because they are helping believers, people they should love. This is what you must teach and tell everyone to do.

1 Corinthians 7:22

If you were a slave when the Lord chose you, you are now free in the Lord. You belong to the Lord. In the same way, if you were free when you were chosen, you are now Christ’s slave.

Hebrews 3:1

So, my brothers and sisters, those chosen by God to be his holy people, think about Jesus. He is the one we believe God sent to save us and to be our high priest.

Acts 9:17

So Ananias left and went to the house of Judas. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Saul, my brother, the Lord Jesus sent me. He is the one you saw on the road when you came here. He sent me so that you can see again and also be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

1 John 5:1

The people who believe that Jesus is the Messiah are God’s children. Anyone who loves the Father also loves the Father’s children.