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Philemon 1:16

no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.

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ASV

no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

KJV

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?

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Original language & word study

20 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
οὐκέτιouketino longerG3756 →G2089 →
ὡςhōsasG5613 →
δοῦλονdoulona slaveG1401 →
ἀλλ᾽all᾽butG235 →
ὑπὲρhuperaboveG5228 →
δοῦλον,doulona slave,G1401 →
ἀδελφὸνadelphona brotherG80 →
ἀγαπητόν,agapētonbeloved,G27 →
μάλισταmalistaespeciallyG3122 →
ἐμοί,emoito me myself,G1473 →
πόσῳposōhow muchG4214 →
δὲdehoweverG1161 →
μᾶλλονmallonmoreG3123 →
σοὶsoito youG4771 →
καὶkaibothG2532 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
σαρκὶsarki[the] fleshG4561 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
κυρίῳ;kuriō[the] Lord?G2962 →

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John 15:15No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.Matthew 23:8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.1 Corinthians 7:22For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.1 Timothy 6:2Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.Matthew 8:6“Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.”Ephesians 6:5–7Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.1 Peter 1:22–23Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.Acts 10:7When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.Acts 9:17So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”Galatians 4:28–29Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.Ephesians 6:21Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.Genesis 33:9“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”Acts 15:25So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,Luke 15:27‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’Acts 22:13came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him.

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About Philemon

The Return of the Prodigal Son — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
The Return of the Prodigal Son — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
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