Philemon 1 · Verse 22

Philemon 1:22

But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
Philemon 1:22, King James Version

Philemon 1:22 in other translations

BSBIn the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
WEBAlso, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
ASVBut withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.
YLTand at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.
DARBYBut withal prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that I shall be granted to you through your prayers.
BBEAnd make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you.
WebsterBut at the same time prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you.

What does Philemon 1:22 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
22. This prospect of Paul's visiting Colosse would tend to secure a kindly reception for Onesimus, as Paul would know in person how he had been treated. your ... you--referring to Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the Church in Philemon's house. The same expectation is expressed by him, Php 2:23, 24, written in the same imprisonment.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 22. But withal. Or, at the same time-- αμα. While you are granting this favour, do me also another by preparing a lodging for me.

Prepare me also a lodging. Philemon had been accustomed to show kindness to the saints (Phm 1:6,) and not improbably Paul had before shared his hospitality. The word rendered lodging (ξενια) means, properly, guest-right, hospitality, entertainment; and then, a place for a guest. Compare Acts 28:23.

For I trust. Paul had some hope of being released--an event which probably occurred. Php 1:25; Php 2:23, Php 2:24. Compare Introduction to 2Ti 1:1

Through your prayers. 2Cor 1:11. He expected release in answer to the petitions of those who loved him, and the cause in which he was engaged. Compare Acts 12:5.

I shall be given unto you. I shall be permitted to return to you, as a favour χαρισθησομαι. Paul had no doubt that Philemon would so regard it, and he had no apprehension that his abiding with him would be considered as a burden.

(++) "withal" "At the same time" (c) "I trust" Php 2:24 (d) "through your prayers" 2Cor 1:11

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 22 But withal prepare me also a lodging - Does not the apostle mention this as conferring an obligation on Philemon? I will begin to repay thee by taking up my abode at thy house, as soon as I shall be enlarged from prison. But some think he wished Philemon to hire him a house, that he might have a lodging of his own when he returned to Colosse. For I trust that through your prayers - It is very likely that this epistle was written a short time before the liberation of the apostle from his first imprisonment at Rome. See Act 28:30, and Phi 2:24; and that he had that liberation now in full prospect.

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…

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Philemon 1:22 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἅμαhamaAt the same timeG260
δὲdenowG1161
καὶkaialsoG2532
ἑτοίμαζέhetoimazedo prepareG2090
μοιmoifor meG3165
ξενίαν·xeniana lodging;G3578
ἐλπίζωelpizōI hopeG1679
γὰρgarforG1063
ὅτιhotithatG3754
διὰdiathroughG1223
τῶνtōntheG3588
προσευχῶνproseuchōnprayersG4335
ὑμῶνhumōnof youG4771
χαρισθήσομαιcharisthēsomaiI will be grantedG5483
ὑμῖν.¶huminto you.G4771

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Philemon 1:22

  • 2 Corinthians 1:11

    Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

  • Philippians 2:24

    But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

  • 2 John 1:12

    Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

  • Acts 28:23

    And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

  • Philippians 1:19

    For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

  • James 5:16

    Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

  • Hebrews 13:19

    But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

  • Philippians 1:25-26

    And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

  • 3 John 1:14

    But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

  • Romans 15:24

    Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

  • Romans 15:30-32

    Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

  • Hebrews 13:23

    Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
prepare.
Ac 28:23
for I trust.
Ro 15:24; Php 1:25,26; 2:24; Heb 13:23; 2Jo 1:12; 3Jo 1:14
through.
Ro 15:30-32; 2Co 1:11; Php 1:19; Jas 5:16

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Context

  • Philemon 1:21

    Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

  • Philemon 1:22

    But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

  • Philemon 1:23

    There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

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Philemon 1:22 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y asimismo prepárame también alojamiento; porque espero que por vuestras oraciones os tengo de ser concedido.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Mais en même temps, prépare-moi aussi un logement, car j’espère que, par vos prières, je vous serai donné.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Zugleich aber bereite mir auch eine Herberge, denn ich hoffe, daß ich durch eure Gebete euch werde geschenkt werden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Simul autem et para mihi hospitium: nam spero per orationes vestras donari me vobis.