Philemon 1:23

“There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;”

"There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;" - Philemon 1:23
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What does Philemon 1:23 mean?

"Philemon 1:23 (KJV): "There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus." The book of Philemon is a short letter written by the Apostle Paul to his friend Philemon. In this particular verse, Paul is sending his greetings to Philemon from Epaphras, who is described…

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Fellowship in Chains: The Power of Christian Community

As we delve into the brief yet profound book of Philemon, we encounter a unique narrative that showcases the heart of Christian fellowship amidst challenging circumstances. The verse before us, Philemon 1:23—"There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ…

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A Prayer for Fellowship and Encouragement in Christ

Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am drawn to the words of Paul in Philemon 1:23, where he acknowledges the fellowship and partnership in the faith that he has with his fellow laborers, notably Epaphras, his fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus. I pause to thank You…

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Philemon 1:23 - "There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;"
Philemon 1:1 - "Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:"
Philemon 1:4-7
Philemon 1:24 - "Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers."
Philemon 1:17 - "If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself."
Philemon 1:25 - "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen."
Philemon 1:11 - "Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:"
Philemon 1:15 - "For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;"
Philemon 1:3 - "Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philemon 1:4 - "I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,"
Philemon 1:18 - "If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;"
Philemon 1:8 - "Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,"
Philemon 1:10 - "I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:"
Philemon 1:12 - "Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:"
Philemon 1:20 - "Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord."
Philemon 1:5 - "Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;"
Philemon 1:14 - "But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly."
Philemon 1:7 - "For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother."
"Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers." - Philemon 1:24
Philemon 1:6 - "That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus."
"Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:" - Philemon 1:1
Philemon 1:22 - "But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you."
Philemon 1:16 - "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 1:9 - "Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ."
Philemon 1:13 - "Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:"
Philemon 1:21 - "Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say."
"If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself." - Philemon 1:17
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen." - Philemon 1:25
"Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:" - Philemon 1:11