Philemon 1:24
What does Philemon 1:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Philemon 1:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Philemon 1:24 means
“And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.” Paul lists respected co-laborers who send greetings. Their inclusion testifies that the request to Philemon stands within the consensus of trusted partners in ministry. It also displays the diversity and reach of the gospel team supporting Paul even in imprisonment. By calling them “my fellow-workers,” Paul underscores that their interests align with his: the progress of the gospel and the health of the churches. Their greetings wrap Philemon in a wider embrace, encouraging him to respond to Onesimus in a way befitting the shared mission they all serve.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my brother-workers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Markus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lukas, my fellow-workmen!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow labourers.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workmen.
Context
This verse continues the final salutations, widening the network of solidarity around Paul’s appeal. The named co-workers remind Philemon that he is part of a larger body committed to Christ’s work. With these greetings offered, only the closing blessing remains. Verse 25 will end the letter as it began, with grace from the Lord Jesus Christ—divine enablement for all the love, forgiveness, and partnership the letter has urged.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
- Philippians 4:3
Yea, I beseech thee also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
- 2 Timothy 4:10
for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
- Acts 15:37
And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.
- Philippians 2:25
But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
- Acts 19:29
And the city was filled with the confusion: and they rushed with one accord into the theatre, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel.