Philemon 1:15 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Maybe Onesimus was gone for a while so that you could have him back forever-(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

ASV:

For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

BBE:

For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;

DBY:

for perhaps for this reason he has been separated from thee for a time, that thou mightest possess him fully for ever;

ERV:

For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

WEY:

For perhaps it was for this reason he was parted from you for a time, that you might receive him back wholly and for ever yours;

WBS:

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldst receive him for ever;

WEB:

For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,

YLT:

for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him,

Philemon 1:15 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 45:5 "Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.

Genesis 45:8 "Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

1:15 For perhaps he therefore {f} departed for {g} a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
(f) He uses a more gentle type of speech, but in reality, he ran away.
(g) For a little time.

PNT:

1:15 Perhaps he therefore departed for a season. Perhaps his departure was providential,
That thou shouldest receive him for ever. To lead to his conversion, to give you a faithful helper, and to save him forever.

WES:

1:15 God might permit him to be separated (a soft word) for a season, that thou mightest have him for ever - Both on earth and in heaven.

MHC:

1:15-22 When we speak of the nature of any sin or offence against God, the evil of it is not to be lessened; but in a penitent sinner, as God covers it, so must we. Such changed characters often become a blessing to all among whom they reside. Christianity does not do away our duties to others, but directs to the right doing of them. True penitents will be open in owning their faults, as doubtless Onesimus had been to Paul, upon his being awakened and brought to repentance; especially in cases of injury done to others. The communion of saints does not destroy distinction of property. This passage is an instance of that being imputed to one, which is contracted by another; and of one becoming answerable for another, by a voluntary engagement, that he might be freed from the punishment due to his crimes, according to the doctrine that Christ of his own will bore the punishment of our sins, that we might receive the reward of his righteousness. Philemon was Paul's son in the faith, yet he entreated him as a brother. Onesimus was a poor slave, yet Paul besought for him as if seeking some great thing for himself. Christians should do what may give joy to the hearts of one another. From the world they expect trouble; they should find comfort and joy in one another. When any of our mercies are taken away, our trust and hope must be in God. We must diligently use the means, and if no other should be at hand, abound in prayer. Yet, though prayer prevails, it does not merit the things obtained. And if Christians do not meet on earth, still the grace of the Lord Jesus will be with their spirits, and they will soon meet before the throne to join for ever in admiring the riches of redeeming love. The example of Onesimus may encourage the vilest sinners to return to God, but it is shamefully prevented, if any are made bold thereby to persist in evil courses. Are not many taken away in their sins, while others become more hardened? Resist not present convictions, lest they return no more.

CONC:

Age-duringly Depart Departed Forever Fully Hour Mayest Mightest Parted Perhaps Possess Possible Reason Receive Season Separated Shouldest Shouldst Wholly Yours

Depart Departed Forever Fully Good Hour Little Mayest Mightest Parted Perhaps Possess Possible Reason Receive Season Separated Shouldest Shouldst Time Wholly

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