Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;(Philemon 1:5)

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.(Philemon 1:6)

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.(Philemon 1:7)

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

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 1:9)

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:(Philemon 1:10)

Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:(Philemon 1:11)

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Philemon 1:8 - Cross Reference

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. (Ephesians 5:4)

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: (2 Corinthians 10:8)

But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. (1 Thessalonians 2:2)

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. (1 Thessalonians 2:6)

Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: (2 Corinthians 10:1)

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. (2 Corinthians 11:21)

Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: (2 Corinthians 3:12)