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Philemon 1:9-16

9 yet I appeal to you on the basis of love. I then, as Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus— 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 1:9-16

Romans 12:1 - Living Sacrifices Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies... Click to read the verse Romans 12:1 Click to read the verse Romans 12:1

1 Peter 2:11 - Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:11

2 Corinthians 5:20 - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We impl... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:20

Isaiah 46:4 - Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:4

Psalms 71:18 - Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next ge... Click to read the verse Psalms 71:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:18

1 Peter 5:1 - To Elders and Young Men To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Chris... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1

Proverbs 16:31 - Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:31

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Paul’s Defense of His Ministry By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Pau... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1

2 Corinthians 6:1 - As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:1

Acts 16:23 - After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commande... Click to read the verse Acts 16:23 Click to read the verse Acts 16:23

Psalms 71:9 - Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. Click to read the verse Psalms 71:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:9

Proverbs 23:24 - The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:24

Ephesians 3:1 - Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:1

2 Corinthians 11:23 - Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23

1 Thessalonians 2:18 - For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan stopped us. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Acts 21:16 - Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us and brought us to the home of Mnason, where ... Click to read the verse Acts 21:16 Click to read the verse Acts 21:16

Ephesians 4:1 - Unity in the Body of Christ As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:1

Philemon 1:1 - Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fell... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:1 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:1

Acts 23:18 - So he took him to the commander. The centurion said, “Paul, the prisoner, sent for me and asked... Click to read the verse Acts 23:18 Click to read the verse Acts 23:18

Hebrews 13:19 - I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:19 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:19

Galatians 5:2 - Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of n... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:2 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:2

Philemon 1:1-25 - Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fell... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:1-25 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:1-25