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 from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. 21Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. 23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings, 24as do 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

• In the meantimeδέde · thenG1161
• In the meantimeἅμαhama · togetherG260
• prepareἑτοιμάζωhetoimazō · to make readyG2090
• a guest roomξενίαxenia · lodgingG3578
• for meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• becauseγάρgar · forG1063
• I hopeἐλπίζωelpizō · to hope/expectG1679
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• throughδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• prayersπροσευχήproseuchē · prayerG4335
• I will be restoredχαρίζωcharizomai · to give graceG5483

Cross-references for Philemon 1:22

• Acts 28:23So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.
• Romans 15:24I 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.
• Philippians 1:25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
• Philippians 2:24And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
• Hebrews 13:23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
• 2 John 1:12I 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.
• 3 John 1:14Instead, 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.
• Romans 15:30Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
• 2 Corinthians 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
• Philippians 1:19because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
• James 5:16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

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

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• 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