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for I hope that through your prayers, I will be granted to you. <a href="/kjv/philemon/1.htm">King James Bible</a> But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. <a href="/nkjv/philemon/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you. <a href="/nasb_/philemon/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> At the same time also prepare me a guest room, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given to you. <a href="/nasb/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> At the same time also prepare me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given to you. <a href="/nasb77/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And at the same time also prepare me a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given to you. <a href="/lsb/philemon/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And at the same time also prepare me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you. <a href="/amp/philemon/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> At the same time also prepare a guest room for me [in expectation of a visit], for I hope that through your prayers I will be [granted the gracious privilege of] coming to you [at Colossae]. <a href="/csb/philemon/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, since I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. <a href="/hcsb/philemon/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. <a href="/asv/philemon/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you. <a href="/cev/philemon/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Please get a room ready for me. I hope your prayers will be answered, and I can visit you. <a href="/erv/philemon/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you. <a href="/gwt/philemon/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One more thing-have a guest room ready for me. I hope that, because of your prayers, God will give me back to you. <a href="/gnt/philemon/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> At the same time, get a room ready for me, because I hope that God will answer the prayers of all of you and give me back to you. <a href="/isv/philemon/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, prepare a guest room for me, too, for I am hoping through your prayers to be returned to you. <a href="/msb/philemon/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. <a href="/net/philemon/1.htm">NET Bible</a> At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you. <a href="/nheb/philemon/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. <a href="/wbt/philemon/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But at the same time prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you. <a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And at the same time provide accommodation for me; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be permitted to come to you. <a href="/web/philemon/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philemon/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be granted to you. <a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now at the same time, also prepare a lodging for me; for I hope that through your prayers, I will be granted to you. <a href="/ylt/philemon/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted to you. <a href="/slt/philemon/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And at the same time also prepare for me a reception as a guest: for I hope that by your prayers I shall be given as a favor to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philemon/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But withal prepare me also a lodging. For I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. <a href="/cpdv/philemon/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But also, at once, prepare a lodging for me. For I am hoping, through your prayers, to present myself to you. <a href="/nabre/philemon/1.htm">New American Bible</a> At the same time prepare a guest room for me, for I hope to be granted to you through your prayers. <a href="/nrsvce/philemon/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> One thing more—prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping through your prayers to be restored to you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philemon/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In addition to all this, prepare me a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be spared to come to you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philemon/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But prepare for me at once a dwelling place, for I hope soon to be given to you by your prayers.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philemon/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> At the same time, also, prepare me a lodging: for I hope that through the prayers of you all, I may be given to you. <a href="/godbey/philemon/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And at the same time also prepare for me a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I will be consigned unto you. <a href="/haweis/philemon/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But at the same time prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.<CM> <a href="/mace/philemon/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> pray at the same time prepare me a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be restored to you. <a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And at the same time provide accommodation for me; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be permitted to come to you. <a href="/worrell/philemon/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, at the same time, prepare also a lodging for me; for I hope that, through your prayers, I shall be given to you. <a href="/worsley/philemon/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But I must add, prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be restored to you. <a href="/parallel/philemon/1-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BS2bNjCPoic?start=171" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Paul's Appeal for Onesimus</a> …21Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">In the meantime,</a> <a href="/greek/260.htm" title="260: Hama (Adv) -- A primary particle; properly, at the same time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association."></a> <a href="/greek/2090.htm" title="2090: hetoimaze (V-PMA-2S) -- To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.">prepare</a> <a href="/greek/3578.htm" title="3578: xenian (N-AFS) -- Lodging, hospitality. From xenos; hospitality, i.e. a place of entertainment.">a guest room</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for me,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1679.htm" title="1679: elpizō (V-PIA-1S) -- To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.">I hope</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4335.htm" title="4335: proseuchōn (N-GFP) -- From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.">prayers</a> <a href="/greek/5483.htm" title="5483: charisthēsomai (V-FIP-1S) -- (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. ">I will be restored</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you.</a> 23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Philippians 1:25-26</a> Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, / so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-16</a> Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. / I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a> 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. <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">2 Timothy 4:9</a> Make every effort to come to me quickly, <a href="/2_timothy/4-21.htm">2 Timothy 4:21</a> Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers. <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Hebrews 13:19</a> And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon. <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23</a> Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5-7</a> After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. / Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. / For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:10</a> Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith. <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Acts 20:1-3</a> When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, / where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1</a> This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">2 John 1:12</a> 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. <a href="/3_john/1-14.htm">3 John 1:14</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But with prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you.prepare.<a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23</a> And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.for I trust.<a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a> Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.<a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Philippians 1:25,26</a> And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; … <a href="/philippians/2-24.htm">Philippians 2:24</a> But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.through.<a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30-32</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; … <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a> Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.<a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Philippians 1:19</a> For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philemon/1-3.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">Guest</a> <a href="/titus/3-7.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-14.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Lodging</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">Permitted</a> <a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/titus/3-14.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-27.htm">Room</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">Withal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_peter/1-2.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-10.htm">Guest</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/genesis/42-27.htm">Lodging</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-16.htm">Permitted</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-16.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/genesis/22-8.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-13.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Room</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-13.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">Withal</a><div class="vheading2">Philemon 1</div>1. <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, </a> 8. <a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philemon/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philemon/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philemon/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In the meantime, This phrase indicates a period of waiting or anticipation. Paul often used such language to express a sense of urgency and expectation. It reflects the early Christian understanding of time as both immediate and eschatological, living in the "now" but with an eye toward the future fulfillment of God's promises.prepare a guest room for me, Paul's request for a guest room suggests his intention to visit Philemon, indicating a personal relationship and trust. In the ancient world, hospitality was a significant cultural value, and providing lodging for travelers was a common practice. This request also implies that Paul expected to be released from imprisonment, showing his faith in God's provision and the power of prayer.because I hope that through your prayers Paul frequently emphasized the importance of prayer in his letters, viewing it as a means of divine intervention and support. This reflects the early Christian belief in the efficacy of communal prayer and the interconnectedness of the body of Christ. It also highlights the apostle's reliance on the spiritual support of fellow believers.I will be restored to you. The term "restored" suggests a return to a previous state of fellowship and presence. Paul often expressed a desire to be with the churches he ministered to, underscoring the importance of personal relationships in his ministry. This phrase also carries a sense of hope and expectation for God's deliverance, resonating with themes of redemption and restoration found throughout Scripture, such as in the story of Joseph or the return from Babylonian exile.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who authored the letter to Philemon. He is currently imprisoned but expresses hope for release. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philemon.htm">Philemon</a> - A Christian leader and the recipient of the letter. He is a wealthy man who hosts a church in his home. 3. <a href="/topical/o/onesimus.htm">Onesimus</a> - A runaway slave who has become a Christian and is the subject of Paul's letter to Philemon. 4. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> - The likely place of Paul's imprisonment at the time of writing this letter. 5. <a href="/topical/c/colossae.htm">Colossae</a> - The city where Philemon resides and where the church meets in his home.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Paul’s request for Philemon’s prayers underscores the importance of intercessory prayer in the Christian community. Believers are encouraged to pray for one another, trusting in God’s power to intervene in their circumstances. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_community.htm">Hope in Community</a> Paul’s hope for restoration is not just personal but communal. He desires to be with fellow believers, highlighting the importance of Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> By asking Philemon to prepare a guest room, Paul demonstrates faith in action. He acts on his belief that God will answer their prayers, encouraging believers to live out their faith with expectancy. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_ministry.htm">Hospitality as Ministry</a> The request for a guest room reflects the early church's practice of hospitality. Christians are called to open their homes and lives to others, using hospitality as a means of ministry and service.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philemon_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philemon 1</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_upper_room_significant.htm">Why is the Upper Room significant?</a> <a href="/q/are_healing_rooms_biblical.htm">Are Healing Rooms biblical?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_home_church.htm">What defines a home church?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_thank_and_praise_god.htm">How does your home reflect your faith and values?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philemon/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Lodging. There was this one additional inducement that could be brought to bear upon the mind of Philemon, viz. the expectation of speedily seeing him in person, and this, in conclusion, he uses. "I do not think that the apostle was so rich or encumbered with such great packages that he needed a lodging prepared beforehand, and was not content with a narrow dwelling-place, but thought the most spacious houses scanty for the accommodation of his small body; but that, while Philemon was expecting [the apostle] to come to him, he would the more do what he had requested" (Jerome). Meyer makes much of the improbability that St. Paul, starting from Rome, should bespeak a lodging in Colossae. Yet he suggests that it was perfectly natural that, starting from Caesarea, the apostle should take Colossae on the road to Rome. But the one seems almost as probable as the other. The apostle, on his release, had, so far as we know, no definite plans; the cities of Asia Minor were familiar to him, and he would naturally prepare to go wherever the first pressing occasion, that of Onesimus, called him. N reads ἀσπάξεται, "salutes." <a href="/commentaries/philemon/1-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In the meantime, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. prepare ἑτοίμαζέ (hetoimaze) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. a guest room ξενίαν (xenian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3578.htm">Strong's 3578: </a> Lodging, hospitality. From xenos; hospitality, i.e. a place of entertainment. for me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I hope ἐλπίζω (elpizō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1679.htm">Strong's 1679: </a> To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. prayers, προσευχῶν (proseuchōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4335.htm">Strong's 4335: </a> From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. I will be restored χαρισθήσομαι (charisthēsomai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. to you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm">NT Letters: Philemon 1:22 Also prepare a guest room for me (Phm Phl) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/philemon/1-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Philemon 1:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/philemon/1-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Philemon 1:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>