Philemon 1:20-22

Paul's Plea for Onesimus

20 Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you in the Lord. b Refresh my heart in Christ.

21 c Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. 22 At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for d I am hoping that e through your prayers f I will be graciously given to you.

  1. Cross References
    Philemon 1:7
    For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.
  2. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 2:3
    And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.
  3. Cross References
    Philippians 1:25
    Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith.
    Philippians 2:24
    And I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.
  4. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 1:11
    You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
  5. Cross References
    Hebrews 13:19
    I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner.
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