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Philemon 1:10-16

10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

12 I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you. 13 I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel. 14 But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do will be spontaneous and not forced. 15 Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back for good— 16 no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.

Cross References for Philemon 1:10-16

1 Timothy 1:2 - To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesu... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:2

Titus 1:4 - To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus... Click to read the verse Titus 1:4 Click to read the verse Titus 1:4

1 Timothy 1:18 - Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:18 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:18

Galatians 4:19 - My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, Click to read the verse Galatians 4:19 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:19

2 Samuel 9:1-7 - David and Mephibosheth David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 9:1-7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 9:1-7

2 Samuel 18:5 - The king commanded Joab, Abishai and Ittai, “Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.”... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 18:5 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 18:5

2 Samuel 19:37-38 - Let your servant return, that I may die in my own town near the tomb of my father and mother. B... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:37-38 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:37-38

1 Corinthians 4:15 - Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Chr... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:15

3 John 1:4 - I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Click to read the verse 3 John 1:4 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:4

Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20

Acts 28:20 - For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel ... Click to read the verse Acts 28:20 Click to read the verse Acts 28:20

Mark 9:17 - A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that ... Click to read the verse Mark 9:17 Click to read the verse Mark 9:17

Luke 7:3 - The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and he... Click to read the verse Luke 7:3 Click to read the verse Luke 7:3

Colossians 4:9 - He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell yo... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:9

Philemon 1:17 - So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. Click to read the verse Philemon 1:17 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:17