In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
Parallel translations
- WEB Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
- KJV But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
- NKJV But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.
- NASB At the same time also prepare me a guest room, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given to you.
- NLT One more thing—please prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that God will answer your prayers and let me return to you soon.
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Quick answer
Paul asks Philemon to prepare a guest room, hoping to visit after his release. The expected visit adds gentle accountability and warm anticipation.
Overview
Paul is confident that the prayers of the believers will lead to his freedom and a personal reunion. The promise of a visit assures Philemon of Paul's ongoing fellowship and quietly encourages him to handle the matter of Onesimus well before Paul arrives. It also reflects Paul's firm belief that God answers the intercession of His people.
Cross-references & the web
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- 2 Cor 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.
- Phil 2:24And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
- 2 Jn 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.
- Phil 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.
- 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.
- Jas 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.
- Rom 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.
- Heb 13:23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
- 3 Jn 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.
- Rom 15:30–32Now 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.
- Heb 13:19And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.
- Phil 1:25–26Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
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