Paul's Letters · New Testament
Philemon
Philemon has 1 chapter and 25 verses. Its verses carry 219 cross-references to other passages (96 with at least 4 reader votes), and it links with 41 of the other 65 books, most strongly with Colossians, Romans and 2 Corinthians.
When was Philemon written, and by whom?
Traditionally written by Paul, AD 60–62.
Its events are set in AD 64, by the dates on the timeline.
Traditional authorship dates as conservative introductions give them; critical dates where most critical scholars differ. Sources and both reckonings: the timeline.
Chapters
Brighter = more strong links (at least 4 votes, either direction).
Most connected verses in Philemon
- Philemon 1:7 20 strong links
- Philemon 1:6 19 strong links
- Philemon 1:10 15 strong links
- Philemon 1:24 15 strong links
- Philemon 1:4 12 strong links
- Philemon 1:9 12 strong links
- Philemon 1:5 11 strong links
- Philemon 1:16 10 strong links
Which books does Philemon connect to most?
- Colossians 24
- Romans 20
- 2 Corinthians 17
- Ephesians 16
- Philippians 15
- Matthew 13
- 2 Timothy 9
- 1 Corinthians 8
- 1 Thessalonians 8
- Acts 6
- 3 John 6
- Galatians 5
Counts are links with at least 4 votes between the two books, either direction.