Philemon 1:15

For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would 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
Now do not be grieved 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 in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.
Psalm 76:10
For the wrath of man shall praise You;
With a remnant of wrath You will gird Yourself.
Isaiah 20:6
So the inhabitants of this coastland will say in that day, ‘Behold, such is our hope, where 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 purpose predestined to occur.

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