Philemon 1:15

New International Reader's Version

Onesimus was separated from you for a little while. Maybe that was so you could have him back forever.

Cross References

Genesis 50:20

You planned to harm me. But God planned it for good. He planned to do what is now being done. He wanted to save many lives.

Psalm 76:10

Your anger against sinners brings you praise. Those who live through your anger gather to worship you.

Isaiah 20:6

At that time the people who live on the coast of Philistia will speak up. They will say, ‘See what has happened to those we depended on! We ran to them for help. We wanted them to save us from the king of Assyria. Now how can we escape?’ ”

Acts 4:28

They did what your power and purpose had already decided should happen.