Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever— New Living Translation It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever. English Standard Version For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, Berean Standard Bible For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good— Berean Literal Bible For perhaps because of this he was separated from you for a time, so that you might possess him eternally, King James Bible For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; New King James Version For perhaps he departed for a while for this purpose, that you might receive him forever, New American Standard Bible For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever, NASB 1995 For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever, NASB 1977 For perhaps he was for this reason parted from you for a while, that you should have him back forever, Legacy Standard Bible For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever, Amplified Bible Perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a while, so that you would have him back forever, Christian Standard Bible For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time, so that you might get him back permanently, Holman Christian Standard Bible For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time, so that you might get him back permanently, American Standard Version For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever; Contemporary English Version Perhaps Onesimus was taken from you for a little while so you could have him back for good, English Revised Version For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever; GOD'S WORD® Translation Maybe Onesimus was gone for a while so that you could have him back forever- Good News Translation It may be that Onesimus was away from you for a short time so that you might have him back for all time. International Standard Version Perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you could have him back forever, Majority Standard Bible For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good? NET Bible For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally, New Heart English Bible For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, Webster's Bible Translation For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldst receive him for ever; Weymouth New Testament 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; World English Bible For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while that you would have him forever, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor perhaps because of this he departed for an hour, that you may have him continuously, Berean Literal Bible For perhaps because of this he was separated from you for a time, so that you might possess him eternally, Young's Literal Translation for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him, Smith's Literal Translation For perhaps therefore he was separated for a time, that thou mightest receive him forever; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor perhaps he therefore departed for a season from thee, that thou mightest receive him again for ever: Catholic Public Domain Version So perhaps, then, he departed from you for a time, so that you might receive him again for eternity, New American Bible Perhaps this is why he was away from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, New Revised Standard Version Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePerhaps this was the reason why he left you for a while, that you can now engage him for ever; Aramaic Bible in Plain English But perhaps also for this cause he departed for a time, so that you may have him for eternity, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentPerhaps, indeed, lie departed for a short time for this reason, that you might receive him forever; Godbey New Testament for on this account he suddenly departed from you for an hour, that you might have him back forever; Haweis New Testament For to this end perhaps was he separated from thee for a season, that thou mightest receive him for ever; Mace New Testament perhaps he quitted you for a while, to be yours for ever after: Weymouth New Testament 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; Worrell New Testament For, perhaps, he departed for a season for this reason, that you might have him back forever; Worsley New Testament For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou mightest receive him for ever: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Appeal for Onesimus…14But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will. 15For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good— 16no 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.… Cross References Genesis 45:5-8 And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. / God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. ... Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Esther 4:14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. Acts 15:37-39 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark. / But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. / Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, 1 Corinthians 7:21-24 Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. / For 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. / You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. ... Ephesians 6:5-9 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. / Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ... Colossians 3:22-25 Slaves, 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. / Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ... 1 Peter 2:18-20 Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable. / For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! Luke 15:11-32 Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. / The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. / After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. ... Galatians 4:7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God. 1 Timothy 6:1-2 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. / Those 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. Exodus 21:2-6 If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free without paying anything. / If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him. / If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the woman and her children shall belong to her master, and only the man shall go free. ... Treasury of Scripture For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that you should receive him for ever; Genesis 45:5-8 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life… Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Psalm 76:10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. Jump to Previous Depart Departed Forever Fully Good Hour Little Mayest Mightest Parted Perhaps Possess Possible Reason Receive Season Separated Shouldest Shouldst Time WhollyJump to Next Depart Departed Forever Fully Good Hour Little Mayest Mightest Parted Perhaps Possess Possible Reason Receive Season Separated Shouldest Shouldst Time WhollyPhilemon 1 1. Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, 8. whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again. For perhaps The Greek word used here is "τάχα" (tacha), which implies a sense of possibility or conjecture. Paul is suggesting a divine purpose behind the events that have transpired. This phrase invites believers to consider the sovereignty of God in all circumstances, even those that seem unfavorable. It encourages a mindset of faith, trusting that God can work through any situation for a greater good. this is why he was separated from you for a while so that you might have him back for good Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. perhaps τάχα (tacha) Adverb Strong's 5029: Quickly, presently, perhaps. As if neuter plural of tachus; shortly, i.e. possibly. this is why διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. he was separated [from you] ἐχωρίσθη (echōristhē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5563: From chora; to place room between, i.e. Part; reflexively, to go away. for πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. a while, ὥραν (hōran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you might have him back ἀπέχῃς (apechēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 568: To have in full, be far, it is enough. From apo and echo; to have out, i.e. Receive in full; to keep away, i.e. Be distant. for good— αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual. Links Philemon 1:15 NIVPhilemon 1:15 NLT Philemon 1:15 ESV Philemon 1:15 NASB Philemon 1:15 KJV Philemon 1:15 BibleApps.com Philemon 1:15 Biblia Paralela Philemon 1:15 Chinese Bible Philemon 1:15 French Bible Philemon 1:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Philemon 1:15 For perhaps he was therefore separated (Phm Phl) |
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