Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

Bible References

In thy stead

1 Corinthians 16:17
And I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here, for they have made up for your absence.
Philippians 2:30
for he came near dying for the Lord's work, and risked his life to make up for what was lacking in the service you have done me.

The bonds

Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and brother Timothy, to our dear fellow-worker Philemon,
Ephesians 3:1
This is why I, Paul, whom Jesus the Christ has made a prisoner for the sake of you heathen??2 if at least you have heard how I dealt with the mercy of God that was given me for you,
Ephesians 4:1
So I, the prisoner for the Lord's sake, appeal to you to live lives worthy of the summons you have received;