Philemon 1:15

For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever,

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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
And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Genesis 50:20
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
Psalm 76:10
Surely the wrath of man shall praise you; the remnant of wrath you will put on like a belt.
Isaiah 20:6
And the inhabitants of this coastland will say in that day, 'Behold, this is what has happened to those in whom we hoped and to whom we fled for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria! And we, how shall we escape?'"
Acts 4:28
to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.

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