Philemon 1:7; Philemon 1:9; Philemon 1:15; Philemon 1:22

Philemon 1:7

7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

Philemon 1:9

9 yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

Philemon 1:15

15 Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever—

Philemon 1:22

22 And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.