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Philemon 1

1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • a prisoner G1198 (δέσμιος) — a captive (as bound)
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
  • brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • unto Philemon G5371 (Φιλήμων) — friendly; Philemon, a Christian
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • dearly beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
  • fellowlabourer G4904 (συνεργός) — a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor

2 and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
  • beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
  • Apphia G682 (Ἀπφία) — Apphia, a woman of Collosæ
  • Archippus G751 (Ἄρχιππος) — horse-ruler; Archippus, a Christian
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • fellowsoldier G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fellowsoldier G4961 (συστρατιώτης) — a co-campaigner, i.e. (figuratively) an associate in Christian toil
  • to the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Romans 1:7 · 2 Corinthians 13:14 · Ephesians 1:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • to you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

4 I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I thank G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • making G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • mention G3417 (μνεία) — recollection; by implication, recital
  • of thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • always G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • prayers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • prayers G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)

5 hearing of thy love, and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Hearing G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • of thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou hast G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • toward G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • toward G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

6 that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • That G3704 (ὅπως) — what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
  • the communication G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the communication G2842 (κοινωνία) — partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
  • of thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • may become G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • effectual G1756 (ἐνεργής) — active, operative
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the acknowledging G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
  • of every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • good thing G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

7 For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • consolation G3874 (παράκλησις) — imploration, hortation, solace
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the bowels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the bowels G4698 (σπλάγχνον) — an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy
  • of the saints G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • are refreshed G373 (ἀναπαύω) — (reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )

8 Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
  • though I might be G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • bold G3954 (παῤῥησία) — all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • to enjoin G2004 (ἐπιτάσσω) — to arrange upon, i.e. order
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that which is convenient G433 (ἀνήκω) — to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper

9 yet for love’s sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • for G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • love’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • love’s G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • sake G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • I G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • beseech G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • being G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • such an one G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • the aged G4246 (πρεσβύτης) — an old man
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • a prisoner G1198 (δέσμιος) — a captive (as bound)
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

10 I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • I beseech G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • Onesimus G3682 (Ὀνήσιμος) — profitable; Onesimus, a Christian
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I have begotten G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • bonds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • bonds G1199 (δεσμόν) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability

11 who once was unprofitable to thee, but now is profitable to thee and to me:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in time past G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time, ever
  • was G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • unprofitable G890 (ἄχρηστος) — inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
  • profitable G2173 (εὔχρηστος) — easily used, i.e. useful
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to me G1473 (ἐγώ)

12 whom I have sent back to thee in his own person, that is, my very heart:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I have sent again G375 (ἀναπέμπω) — to send up or back
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • therefore G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • receive G4355 (προσλαμβάνω) — to take to oneself, i.e. use (food), lead (aside), admit (to friendship or hospitality)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • mine own G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • bowels G4698 (σπλάγχνον) — an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy

13 whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • would G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
  • have retained G2722 (κατέχω) — to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1683 (ἐμαυτοῦ) — of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • in G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • stead G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • he might have ministered G1247 (διακονέω) — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the bonds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the bonds G1199 (δεσμόν) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability
  • of the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel

14 but without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy goodness should not be as of necessity, but of free will.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
  • thy G4674 (σός) — thine
  • mind G1106 (γνώμη) — cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.)
  • would I G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • benefit G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • should G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • as it were G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • of G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • necessity G318 (ἀνάγκη) — constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • willingly G1595 (ἑκούσιον) — voluntariness

15 For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 45:5 · Genesis 50:20 · Psalms 76:10 · Isaiah 20:6 · Acts 4:28
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • perhaps G5029 (τάχα) — shortly, i.e. (figuratively) possibly
  • he G5563 (χωρίζω) — to place room between, i.e. part; reflexively, to go away
  • therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • therefore G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • departed G5563 (χωρίζω) — to place room between, i.e. part; reflexively, to go away
  • for G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • a season G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • thou shouldest receive G568 (ἀπέχω) — (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or figuratively)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • for ever G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)

16 no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Not now G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • a servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • above G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • a brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
  • specially G3122 (μάλιστα) — (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly
  • to me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • how much G4214 (πόσος) — interrogative pronoun (of amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many)
  • more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

17 If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • thou count G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • a partner G2844 (κοινωνός) — a sharer, i.e. associate
  • receive G4355 (προσλαμβάνω) — to take to oneself, i.e. use (food), lead (aside), admit (to friendship or hospitality)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • myself G1473 (ἐγώ)

18 But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 53:4
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • he hath wronged G91 (ἀδικέω) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • oweth G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
  • ought G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • put G1677 (ἐλλογέω) — to reckon in, i.e. attribute
  • that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • on mine G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • account G1677 (ἐλλογέω) — to reckon in, i.e. attribute

19 I Paul write it with mine own hand, I will repay it: that I say not unto thee that thou owest to me even thine own self besides.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • have written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • with mine own G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • will repay G661 (ἀποτίνω) — to pay in full
  • albeit G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • I do G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • to thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • how G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • thou owest G4359 (προσοφείλω) — to be indebted additionally
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • thine own self G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
  • besides G4359 (προσοφείλω) — to be indebted additionally

20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Yea G3483 (ναί) — yes
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • let G3685 (ὀνίνημι) — for which another prolonged form () is used as an alternate in some tenses (unless indeed it be identical with the base of through the idea of notoriety); to…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have joy G3685 (ὀνίνημι) — for which another prolonged form () is used as an alternate in some tenses (unless indeed it be identical with the base of through the idea of notoriety); to…
  • of thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • refresh G373 (ἀναπαύω) — (reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • bowels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • bowels G4698 (σπλάγχνον) — an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy

21 Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • Having confidence G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
  • in G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G5218 (ὑπακοή) — attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or submission
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • obedience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • obedience G5218 (ὑπακοή) — attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or submission
  • I wrote G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • more than G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…

22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • withal G260 (ἅμα) — properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association
  • prepare G2090 (ἑτοιμάζω) — to prepare
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • a lodging G3578 (ξενία) — hospitality, i.e. (by implication) a place of entertainment
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I trust G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • prayers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • prayers G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • I shall be given G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou

23 Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • There salute G782 (ἀσπάζομαι) — to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Epaphras G1889 (Ἐπαφρᾶς) — Epaphras, a Christian
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • fellowprisoner G4869 (συναιχμάλωτος) — a co-captive
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Marcus G3138 (Μάρκος) — Marcus, a Christian
  • Aristarchus G708 (Ἀρίσταρχος) — best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian
  • Demas G1214 (Δημᾶς) — Demas, a Christian
  • Lucas G3065 (Λουκᾶς) — Lucas, a Christian
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • fellowlabourers G4904 (συνεργός) — a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor

25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Romans 16:20 · Romans 16:23 · Galatians 6:18 · 2 Timothy 4:22
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • ritten G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • rom G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • ome G4516 (Ῥώμη) — strength; Roma, the capital of Italy
  • o G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • hilemon, G5371 (Φιλήμων) — friendly; Philemon, a Christian
  • y G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • nesimus G3682 (Ὀνήσιμος) — profitable; Onesimus, a Christian
  • servant. G3610 (οἰκέτης) — a fellow resident, i.e. menial domestic