Philemon 1:15

New American Bible - revised edition

Perhaps this is why he was away from you for a while, that you might have him back forever,

Cross References

Genesis 50:20

Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve this present end, the survival of many people.

Psalm 76:10

When you arose, O God, for judgment to save the afflicted of the land. Selah

Isaiah 20:6

The inhabitants of this coastland shall say on that day, “See what has happened to those we hoped in, to whom we fled for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! What escape is there for us now?”

Acts 4:28

to do what your hand and [your] will had long ago planned to take place.