Philemon 1:22

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.”

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BSBPD

“In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philemon 1:22 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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,
  7. Philippians 2:24And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
  8. Hebrews 13:19And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.
  9. Hebrews 13:23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.

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