Philemon 1:15

For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;

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Summary

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

Bible References

General references

Genesis 45:5
Now do not be troubled or angry with yourselves for sending me away, because God sent me before you to be the saviour of your lives.
Genesis 50:20
As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today.
Psalm 76:10
The ... will give you praise; the rest of ...
Isaiah 20:6
And those living by the sea will say in that day, See the fate of our hope to whom we went for help and salvation from the king of Assyria: what hope have we then of salvation?
Acts 4:28
To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.

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