Philemon 1:22

Philemon 1:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
• New International Version (NIV)And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.
• English Standard Version (ESV)At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.

Context of Philemon 1:22

20Yes, brother, let me have some benefit and joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. 21I write to you [perfectly] confident of your obedient compliance, since I know that you will do even more than I ask. 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]. 23Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] Christ Jesus, 24and from Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

Philemon 1:22 word by word

ἅμα δὲ καὶ ἑτοίμαζέ μοι ξενίαν· ἐλπίζω γὰρ ὅτι διὰ τῶν προσευχῶν ὑμῶν χαρισθήσομαι ὑμῖν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• withalἅμαhama · togetherG260
• prepareἑτοιμάζωhetoimazō · to make readyG2090
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• a lodgingξενίαxenia · lodgingG3578
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• I trustἐλπίζωelpizō · to hope/expectG1679
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• throughδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• prayersὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• prayersπροσευχήproseuchē · prayerG4335
• I shall be givenχαρίζωcharizomai · to give graceG5483

Cross-references for Philemon 1:22

• Acts 28:23When they had set a day for Paul, they came to his lodging in large numbers. And he carefully explained [Christianity] to them from morning until evening, solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the [writings of the] Prophets.
• Romans 15:24whenever I go [on my trip] to Spain—I hope to see you as I pass through [Rome], and to be helped on my journey there by you, after I have first enjoyed your company for a little while.
• Philippians 1:25Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
• Philippians 2:24and I trust [confidently] in the Lord that soon I also will be coming to you.
• Hebrews 13:23Notice that our brother Timothy has been released [from prison]. If he comes soon, I will see you [along with him].
• 2 John 1:12I have many things to write to you, but I prefer not to do so with paper (papyrus) and black (ink); but I hope to come to you and speak with you face to face, so that your joy may be complete.
• 3 John 1:14but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face.
• Romans 15:30I urge you, believers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join together with me in your prayers to God in my behalf,
• 2 Corinthians 1:11while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then thanks will be given by many persons on our behalf for the gracious gift [of deliverance] granted to us through the prayers of many [believers].
• Philippians 1:19for I know [with confidence] that this will turn out for my deliverance and spiritual well-being, through your prayers and the [superabundant] supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ [which upholds me].
• James 5:16Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) is able to accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].

Commentaries on Philemon 1:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22But withal prepare me also a lodging - Does not the apostle mention this as conferring an obligation on Philemon? I will begin to repay thee by taking up my abode at thy house, as soon as I shall be enlarged from prison. But some think he wished Philemon to hire him a house, that he might have a lodging of his own when he returned to Colosse. For I trust that through your prayers - It is very likely that this epistle was written a short time before the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22But withal - Or, at the same time - ̔́ HamaWhile you are granting this favor, do me also another by preparing a lodging for me. Prepare me also a lodging - Philemon had been accustomed to show kindness to the saints Philemon 1:5, and not improbably Paul had before shared his hospitality. The word rendered “lodging” ( ́ xenia), means, properly, guest-right, hospitality, entertainment; and then, a place for a guest; compare Acts 28:23. For I trust - Paul…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-22Verses 15-22 When we speak of the nature of any sin or offence against God, the evil of it is not to be lessened; but in a penitent sinner, as God covers it, so must we. Such changed characters often become a blessing to all among whom they reside. Christianity does not do away our duties to others, but directs to the right doing of them. True penitents will be open in owning their faults, as doubtless Onesimus had been to Paul, upon his being awakened…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22Paul asked for a guest room because he planned to visit. This request supported his plea for Philemon to treat Onesimus kindly. When Paul arrived, he would see how Philemon would treat Onesimus.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. 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, Php 2:23, 24, written in the same imprisonment.Read the comment

In the dictionaries

• Chronology of the New Testament
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• Hebrews, Epistle to the
• Paul, the Apostle
• Philemon, Epistle to

Commentaries on Philemon 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings