Philemon 1:13

New English Translation

I wanted to keep him so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the sake of the gospel.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:17

I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles –

Ephesians 4:1

I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,

Philippians 1:7

For it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel all of you became partners in God’s grace together with me.

Philippians 2:30

since it was because of the work of Christ that he almost died. He risked his life so that he could make up for your inability to serve me.

Philemon 1:1

From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,

Philemon 1:10

I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,

Philemon 1:12

I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you.