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Philemon 1:22

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In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 22

This prospect of Paul's visiting Colosse would tend to secure a kindly reception for Onesimus, as Paul would know in person how he had been treated. your . . . you--referring to Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the Church in Philemon's house. The same expectation is expressed by him, Phi 2:23-24, written in the same imprisonment.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 22

In this epistle we have, I. The preface (Plm 1:1-7). II. The substance and body of it (Plm 1:8-21). And then the conclusion (Plm 1:22 to the end.)

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Tyndale Open Study Notesv. 22

1:22 Paul’s request for a guest room in anticipation of his visit reinforces his request that Philemon treat Onesimus kindly. At his coming, he would see how Onesimus had been treated.

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Strong's Concordancev. 22

δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἅμα (háma, G260) — properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close… ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimázō, G2090) — to prepare μοί (moí, G3427) — to me καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ξενία (xenía, G3578) — hospitality, i.e. (by implication) a place of entertainment γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… ἐλπίζω (elpízō, G1679) — to expect or confide ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you προσευχή (proseuchḗ, G4335) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel) χαρίζομαι (charízomai, G5483) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you

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II Corinthians 1:11rank 5

as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Philippians 2:24rank 5

And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

James 5:16rank 3

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Philippians 1:19rank 3

because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

Acts 28:23rank 3

So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.

II John 1:12rank 3

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

III John 1:14rank 2

Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.

Romans 15:24rank 2

I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

Hebrews 13:23rank 2

Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

Hebrews 13:19rank 2

And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

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