Philemon 1:16

no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dear brother. He is especially so to me, and even more so to you now, both humanly speaking and in the Lord.

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Philemon 1:16

Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

A brother

1 John 5:1

Both in

Ephesians 6:5

Colossians 3:22

Bible References

A brother

But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers.

So Ananias departed and entered the house, placed his hands on Saul and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

But you, brothers and sisters, are children of the promise like Isaac.

But those who have believing masters must not show them less respectTeach them and exhort them about these things.

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,

You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been fathered by God, and everyone who loves the father loves the child fathered by him.

Both in

Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ,

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching -- like those who are strictly people-pleasers -- but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.