Philemon 1:9 Cross References - CLV

⁹ because of love I am rather entreating, being such a one as Paul the aged, yet now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus."

⁹ O do not fling me away at the time of my old age; When my vigor is exhausted, O do not forsake me."

¹⁸ Even when I am old and greyhaired, O Elohim, do not forsake me, Until I should tell of Your arm of power to the next generation, Of Your masterful deeds to all who shall come."

³¹ Grey hair is a crown of beauty; It is found in the way of righteousness.

⁴ And till old age I am He, and till gray hairs shall I be burdened, I made, and I am bearing. And I will be burdened, and make you escape."

¹ I am entreating you, then, brethren, by the pities of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice, living, holy, well pleasing to God, your logical divine service,

²⁰ For Christ, then, are we ambassadors, as of God entreating through us. We are beseeching for Christ's sake, "Be conciliated to God!"

¹ Now, working together, we are also entreating you not to receive the grace of God for naught."

¹ On this behalf I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you, the nations"

¹ I am entreating you, then, I, the prisoner in the Lord, to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,

¹ Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and brother Timothy, to Philemon, the beloved, and our fellow worker, ² and to sister Apphia, and to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the ecclesia at your house:" ³ Grace to you and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ." ⁴ I am thanking my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, ⁵ hearing of your love and the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, ⁶ so that the fellowship of your faith may become operative in the realization of every good thing which is in us for Christ Jesus. ⁷ For much joy have I had and consolation in your love, seeing that the compassions of the saints are soothed through you, brother." ⁸ Wherefore, having much boldness in Christ to be enjoining you as to what is proper, ⁹ because of love I am rather entreating, being such a one as Paul the aged, yet now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus." ¹⁰ I am entreating you concerning my child, whom I beget in my bonds, ¹¹ Onesimus, who once was useless to you, yet now is useful to you as well as to me, ¹² whom I send back to you. Him - this means my very compassions - take to yourself, ¹³ whom I intended to be retaining for myself that, for your sake, he may be serving me in the bonds of the evangel." ¹⁴ Yet apart from your opinion I want to do nothing, that your good may not be as of compulsion but voluntary." ¹⁵ For perhaps therefore is he separated for an hour, that you may be collecting him as an eonian repayment, ¹⁶ no longer as a slave, but above a slave, a brother beloved, especially to me, yet how much rather to you, in the flesh as well as in the Lord!" ¹⁷ If, then, you have me for a mate, take him to yourself as me." ¹⁸ Now if in anything he injures you, or is owing aught, this be charging to my account." ¹⁹ I, Paul (I write with my own hand), I will refund it. (Not that I may say to you that you are owing me even yourself!)" ²⁰ Yea, brother, may I be "profitingfrom you in the Lord! Soothe my compassions in Christ!" ²¹ Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, being aware that you will do even above what I say." ²² Now, at the same time, make ready also a lodging for me, for I am expecting that, through your prayers, I shall be graciously granted to you." ²³ Greeting you are Epaphras, my fellow captive in Christ Jesus, ²⁴ Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers." ²⁵ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit! Amen!

¹⁹ Now more exceedingly am I entreating you to do this, that I may be restored to you more quickly."

¹¹ Beloved, I am entreating you, as sojourners and expatriates, to be abstaining from the fleshly lusts which are warring against the soul,