Philemon 1:13
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:”
ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
εὐαγγέλιον
gospel;
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εὐαγγέλιον
Good news, gospel, glad tidings. Euaggelion. The Gospel is the power of God for salvation. Not just a message about power. The message itself is power when received in faith.
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ὑπέρ
on behalf of
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ὑπέρ
Above, beyond, more than. Huper. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. God does not meet expectations. He exceeds them beyond measurement.
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διακονέω
he may serve
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διακονέω
To serve, to minister, to wait on. Diakoneo. The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve. Service is not weakness. It is the posture of the greatest in the kingdom.
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ὅς
whom
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ὅς
Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.
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δεσμόν
chains
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δεσμόν
a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability
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βούλομαι
was wishing
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βούλομαι
To be willing. God is not willing that any should perish. His will is always toward life and salvation.
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κατέχω
to keep,
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κατέχω
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
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