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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philemon/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philemon/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my co-workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philemon/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br /><i>as do</i> Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, <i>and</i> Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philemon/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philemon/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>as do</i> Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philemon/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>as do</i> Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, <i>and</i> Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>as do</i> Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philemon/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>as do</i> Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philemon/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and from Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philemon/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my coworkers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philemon/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my coworkers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philemon/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philemon/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, who work together with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philemon/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philemon/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and my coworkers Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke send you greetings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philemon/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and so do my co-workers Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philemon/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philemon/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philemon/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my colaborers, greet you too.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philemon/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philemon/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-laborers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and from Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philemon/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philemon/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-workmen!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br /><i>as do</i> Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, <i>and</i> Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philemon/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Markus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lukas, my fellow-workmen!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philemon/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my co-workers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philemon/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke my fellow labourers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philemon/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my helpers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philemon/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />as well as Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my co-workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philemon/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philemon/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So do Mark, Ar-is-tar’chus, De’mas, and Luke, my fellow-workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philemon/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And Marcus, Aristarchus, Dema and Luqa, my helpers.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philemon/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />so also do Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-laborers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philemon/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers, salute you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philemon/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-labourers.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philemon/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-labourers, salute you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and from Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philemon/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><i>as do</i> Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philemon/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Aristarchus, Demas, <i>and</i> Luke my fellow-laborers, salute thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philemon/1-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BS2bNjCPoic?start=186" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Additional Greetings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23</span>Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings, <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3138.htm" title="3138: Markos (N-NMS) -- Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian.">as do Mark,</a> <a href="/greek/708.htm" title="708: Aristarchos (N-NMS) -- From the same as ariston and archo; best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian.">Aristarchus,</a> <a href="/greek/1214.htm" title="1214: Dēmas (N-NMS) -- Demas, a helper of Paul in Rome. Probably for Demetrios; Demas, a Christian.">Demas,</a> <a href="/greek/3065.htm" title="3065: Loukas (N-NMS) -- Lucas, Luke, Christian physician and writer of the Third Gospel and Acts. Contracted from Latin Lucanus; Lucas, a Christian.">and Luke,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4904.htm" title="4904: synergoi (Adj-NMP) -- A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor.">fellow workers.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">25</span>The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10-14</a></span><br />My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. / Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. / Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a></span><br />Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12</a></span><br />And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37-39</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13</a></span><br />The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a></span><br />because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a></span><br />After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a></span><br />Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Acts 27:2</a></span><br />We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a></span><br />Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23</a></span><br />As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a></span><br />But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a></span><br />That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1</a></span><br />Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow laborers.</p><p class="hdg">Marcus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12,25</a></b></br> And when he had considered <i>the thing</i>, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a></b></br> Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37-39</a></b></br> And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark… </p><p class="hdg">Aristarchus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a></b></br> And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Acts 27:2</a></b></br> And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; <i>one</i> Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.</p><p class="hdg">Demas.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Colossians 4:14</a></b></br> Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a></b></br> For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.</p><p class="hdg">Lucas.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a></b></br> Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.</p><p class="hdg">my fellow-labourers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Philemon 1:1,2</a></b></br> Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23</a></b></br> Whether <i>any do inquire</i> of Titus, <i>he is</i> my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren <i>be inquired of, they are</i> the messengers of the churches, <i>and</i> the glory of Christ.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a></b></br> Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Aristarchus</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Aristar'chus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">Demas</a> <a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Fellowlabourers</a> <a href="/colossians/4-11.htm">Fellow-Workers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">Fellow-Workmen</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">Luke</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Marcus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">Markus</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Aristarchus</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Aristar'chus</a> <a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Demas</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-11.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Fellowlabourers</a> <a href="/3_john/1-8.htm">Fellow-Workers</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Fellow-Workmen</a> <a href="/luke/17-36.htm">Luke</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Marcus</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Markus</a> <a href="/james/5-4.htm">Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Philemon 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>as do Mark</b><br>Mark, also known as John Mark, is a significant figure in the New Testament. He is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of Mark. Mark's journey with Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journeys is documented in <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a> and <a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37-39</a>. Despite an earlier conflict with Paul, as noted in <a href="/acts/15-38.htm">Acts 15:38</a>, Mark is later seen as a valuable companion, indicating reconciliation and growth in his ministry (<a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a>). This highlights themes of forgiveness and restoration within the Christian community.<p><b>Aristarchus</b><br>Aristarchus is a Macedonian from Thessalonica and a faithful companion of Paul. He is mentioned in <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a> as being seized during the riot in Ephesus, showing his dedication and willingness to suffer for the Gospel. Aristarchus also accompanies Paul on his journey to Rome (<a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Acts 27:2</a>), indicating his steadfast loyalty. His presence in <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a> underscores the importance of fellowship and support among early Christians, as well as the diverse backgrounds of those who contributed to the spread of Christianity.<p><b>Demas</b><br>Demas is mentioned here as a fellow worker, but later in <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a>, Paul notes that Demas has deserted him, "because he loved this present world." This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of worldly temptations and the importance of perseverance in faith. Demas's story is a reminder of the spiritual battles faced by believers and the need for vigilance and commitment to the Christian walk.<p><b>and Luke</b><br>Luke, the beloved physician, is the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. His detailed accounts provide a comprehensive narrative of Jesus' life and the early church. Luke's presence with Paul, as noted in <a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Colossians 4:14</a>, highlights his role as a loyal companion and chronicler of the early Christian movement. His contributions are invaluable for understanding the historical and theological context of the New Testament.<p><b>my fellow workers</b><br>The term "fellow workers" emphasizes the collaborative nature of early Christian ministry. Paul often refers to his companions as co-laborers in the Gospel, highlighting the communal effort required to spread Christianity. This phrase reflects the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, as individuals from various backgrounds and skills come together for a common purpose. It also serves as an encouragement for believers to work together in their spiritual endeavors, supporting one another in faith and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mark.htm">Mark</a></b><br>Also known as John Mark, he is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark. He was a companion of Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journeys. Despite an earlier conflict with Paul, he is later seen as a valuable co-worker.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aristarchus.htm">Aristarchus</a></b><br>A Macedonian from Thessalonica, Aristarchus was a faithful companion of Paul. He is mentioned in Acts as being seized during the riot in Ephesus and is also noted as a fellow prisoner with Paul.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/demas.htm">Demas</a></b><br>Initially a fellow worker with Paul, Demas later deserted him, as noted in 2 Timothy. His departure is often attributed to a love for the present world, highlighting the challenges of steadfastness in faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/luke.htm">Luke</a></b><br>Known as the beloved physician, Luke is the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He was a close companion of Paul and is noted for his detailed accounts of the early church.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to Philemon. He is imprisoned at the time of writing and is appealing to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, a runaway slave who has become a Christian.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Fellowship in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul’s mention of his fellow workers highlights the importance of collaboration and support in ministry. We are reminded that the Christian journey is not meant to be walked alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_challenges.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Challenges</a></b><br>Demas’s account serves as a cautionary tale about the allure of the world and the need for vigilance in maintaining our faith and commitment to Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_reconciliation_and_restoration.htm">The Power of Reconciliation and Restoration</a></b><br>Mark’s reconciliation with Paul after their earlier disagreement is a powerful testament to forgiveness and restoration in Christian relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_companions.htm">The Role of Faithful Companions</a></b><br>Luke’s consistent presence with Paul underscores the value of loyalty and steadfastness in friendships, especially during times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philemon_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philemon 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_demas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Demas in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_compares_to_me.htm">Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_proof_luke_was_a_physician.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological proof that Luke from Colossians 4:14 was indeed a physician? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_philemon.htm">Who is the author of Philemon?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philemon/1-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[as do] Mark,</span><br /><span class="grk">Μᾶρκος</span> <span class="translit">(Markos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3138.htm">Strong's 3138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Aristarchus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀρίσταρχος</span> <span class="translit">(Aristarchos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_708.htm">Strong's 708: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as ariston and archo; best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Demas,</span><br /><span class="grk">Δημᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(Dēmas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1214.htm">Strong's 1214: </a> </span><span class="str2">Demas, a helper of Paul in Rome. Probably for Demetrios; Demas, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] Luke,</span><br /><span class="grk">Λουκᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(Loukas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3065.htm">Strong's 3065: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lucas, Luke, Christian physician and writer of the Third Gospel and Acts. Contracted from Latin Lucanus; Lucas, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fellow workers.</span><br /><span class="grk">συνεργοί</span> <span class="translit">(synergoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4904.htm">Strong's 4904: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">NT Letters: Philemon 1:24 As do Mark Aristarchus Demas and Luke (Phm Phl) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/philemon/1-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Philemon 1:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/philemon/1-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Philemon 1:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:25" /></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>