Philemon 1:9

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Yet the claims of love make me prefer to plead with you--yes, even me, Paul, though I am an ambassador for Christ Jesus and, now a prisoner for him as well.

Cross References

Romans 12:1

I entreat you, then, Brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.

2 Corinthians 5:20

It is, then, on Christ's behalf that we are acting as ambassadors, God, as it were, appealing to you through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf--Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Therefore, as God's fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness in vain.

Galatians 3:26

For you are all Sons of God, through your faith in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:1

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

Ephesians 4:1

I urge you, then--I who am a prisoner in the Master's cause-- to live lives worthy of the Call that you have received;

Ephesians 6:20

On behalf of which I am an Ambassador--in chains! Pray that, in telling it, I may speak fearlessly as I ought.

1 Timothy 1:12

I am thankful to Christ Jesus, our Lord, who has been my strength, for showing that he thought me worthy of trust by appointing me to his ministry,

Titus 2:2

Teach that the older men should be temperate, serious, and discreet; strong in faith, love, and endurance.

Hebrews 13:19

And I the more earnestly ask for your prayers, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, I urge you, as pilgrims and strangers upon earth, to refrain from indulging the cravings of your earthly nature, for they make war upon the soul.