Devine Scripture

Philemon 1:9

Philemon chapter 1 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

yet for love’s sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

yet for love’s sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus:

Context

v.8Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

v.9This passage

v.10I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 71:18

    Yea, even when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not, Until I have declared thy strength unto the next generation, Thy might to every one that is to come.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

    We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.

  • Psalms 71:9

    Cast me not off in the time of old age; Forsake me not when my strength faileth.

  • Romans 12:1

    I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

  • Hebrews 13:19

    And I exhortyouthe more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

  • Philemon 1:1

    Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,