Philemon 1:17
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
Philemon 1:17 in other translations
| BSB | So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. |
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| WEB | If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. |
| ASV | If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself. |
| YLT | If, then, with me thou hast fellowship, receive him as me, |
| DARBY | If therefore thou holdest me to be a partner with thee, receive him as me; |
| BBE | If then you take me to be your friend and brother, take him in as myself. |
| Webster | If thou accountest me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. |
What does Philemon 1:17 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
(a) "partner" 2Cor 8:23
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philemon 1:15-22
When we speak of the nature of any sin or offence against God, the evil of it is not to be lessened; but in a penitent sinner, as God covers it, so must we. Such changed characters often become a blessing to all among whom they reside. Christianity does not do away our duties to others, but directs to the right doing of them. True penitents will be open in owning their faults, as doubtless Onesimus had been to Paul…
Philemon 1:17 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Philemon 1:17
- 2 Corinthians 8:23
Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
- Matthew 10:40
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
- Philemon 1:12
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
- Matthew 18:5
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
- Ephesians 3:6
That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
- Matthew 12:48-50
But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
- Hebrews 3:1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
- Matthew 25:40
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
- James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
- Acts 16:15
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
- 1 John 1:3
That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
- Hebrews 3:14
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
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Context
- 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?
- Philemon 1:17
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
- Philemon 1:18
If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
Philemon 1:17 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Así que, si me tienes por compañero, recíbele como á mí. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Si donc tu me tiens pour associé à toi, reçois-le comme moi-même; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Wenn du mich nun für deinen Genossen hältst, so nimm ihn auf wie mich. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Si ergo habes me socium, suscipe illum sicut me: |