Philemon 1:13
whom I resolved to retain with myself, so that for you he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel.
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Summary
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
In thy stead
The bonds
Bible References
In thy stead
1 Corinthians 16:17
I am glad at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; for these supplied your lack.
Philippians 2:30
because for the work of Christ he was near death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
The bonds
Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon the beloved and fellow laborer,
Ephesians 3:1
For this cause, I, Paul, am the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you nations,
Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the calling with which you are called,