Cross references
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.
Philemon 1:16 has 10 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 5 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Matthew 23:8 (6 votes) and Colossians 3:22 (6 votes). 17 other verses point back to it. It links with 14 other books, from Genesis 33 to 1 John 5.
Which verses does Philemon 1:16 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Matthew 23:86 votes
But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
- Colossians 3:226 votes
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.
- 1 Corinthians 7:225 votes
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.
- 1 Timothy 6:25 votes
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.
- Ephesians 6:5–74 votes
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. …
- 1 Peter 1:22–233 votes
Since 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. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
- Acts 9:172 votes
So 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 4:28–292 votes
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now.
- Hebrews 3:12 votes
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
- 1 John 5:11 vote
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.
Which verses point to Philemon 1:16?
The 10 strongest of 17.