New International Version If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. New Living Translation If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me. English Standard Version If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. Berean Standard Bible But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. Berean Literal Bible But if in any way he wronged you or he owes you, impute this to me. King James Bible If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; New King James Version But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account. New American Standard Bible But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account; NASB 1995 But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account; NASB 1977 But if he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account; Legacy Standard Bible But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account. Amplified Bible But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account; Berean Annotated Bible But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. Christian Standard Bible And if he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. Holman Christian Standard Bible And if he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. American Standard Version But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account; Contemporary English Version If he has cheated you or owes you anything, charge it to my account. English Revised Version But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account; GOD'S WORD® Translation If he wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me. Good News Translation If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to my account. International Standard Version If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. NET Bible Now if he has defrauded you of anything or owes you anything, charge what he owes to me. New Heart English Bible But if he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, put that to my account. Webster's Bible Translation If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on my account; Weymouth New Testament And if he was ever dishonest or is in your debt, debit me with the amount. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. World English Bible But if he has wronged you at all or owes you anything, put that to my account. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if he did hurt to you, or owes anything, charge this to me; Berean Literal Bible But if in any way he wronged you or he owes you, impute this to me. Young's Literal Translation and if he did hurt to thee, or doth owe anything, this to me be reckoning; Smith's Literal Translation And if he injured thee any, or is indebted, charge this to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if he hath wronged thee in any thing, or is in thy debt, put that to my account. Catholic Public Domain Version But if he has harmed you in any way, or if he is in your debt, charge it to me. New American Bible And if he has done you any injustice or owes you anything, charge it to me. New Revised Standard Version If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if he has caused you any loss, or if he owes you anything, put it on my account: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And if you lack anything or he owes you a debt, put it to my account. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut if he has done you any wrong, or owes you any thing, put that to my account. Godbey New Testament If he has wronged you as to anything, or owes you anything, charge this to me. Haweis New Testament If he hath injured thee or oweth thee ought, put that to my account; Mace New Testament if he has wrong'd you, or is indebted to you, place that to my account. Weymouth New Testament And if he was ever dishonest or is in your debt, debit me with the amount. Worrell New Testament But, if he wronged you in anything, or owes you anything, set down this to my account. Worsley New Testament If he hath wronged thee in any thing, or is indebted to thee, place it to my accompt: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Paul's Appeal for Onesimus…17So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. 18But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. 19I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.… Cross References But if he has wronged you in any way Leviticus 6:2-5 “If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor / or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— / once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, … Numbers 5:6-7 “Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty / and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged. 1 Corinthians 6:7-8 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated? / Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, even against your own brothers! or owes you anything, Matthew 18:28-30 But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ / So his fellow servant fell down and begged him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you back.’ / But he refused. Instead, he went and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay his debt. Luke 7:41-42 “Two men were debtors to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. / When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?” Romans 13:8 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. charge it to my account. Luke 10:35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’ Colossians 2:14 having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross! Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! / Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. … Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” 2 Corinthians 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Galatians 6:1-2 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. / Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Romans 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Treasury of Scripture If he has wronged you, or owes you ought, put that on my account; put that. Isaiah 53:4-7 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted… Jump to Previous Account Amount Aught Charge Debt Dishonest Hurt Ought Owe Owes Reckoning Way Wrong WrongedJump to Next Account Amount Aught Charge Debt Dishonest Hurt Ought Owe Owes Reckoning Way Wrong WrongedPhilemon 1 1. Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, 8. whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again. But if he has wronged you in any way Paul recognizes that Onesimus may have harmed Philemon, likely through his departure or possible loss of property. Under Roman law, a slave’s actions could bring financial loss and legal consequences upon his master. Paul does not deny the offense or excuse it, but addresses it directly as part of restoring the relationship between the two men. Lev 6:2-5 If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD… or owes you anything, Any financial debt connected with Onesimus’s departure would have been a serious matter. Paul acknowledges Philemon’s rightful claim while preparing the way for forgiveness and reconciliation. Mat 18:28-30 But when that servant went out, he found one of… charge it to my account. Paul personally assumes responsibility for whatever Onesimus owes. His offer reflects his role as a mediator between Philemon and Onesimus and illustrates Christ’s work in bearing the penalty of sin so that sinners may be reconciled to God. Luk 10:35 The next day he took out two denarii and… Persons / Places / Events 1. PhilemonA Christian leader in Colossae, likely a wealthy man who hosted a church in his home. He is the recipient of Paul's letter. 2. Onesimus A slave who belonged to Philemon. He ran away and met Paul, becoming a Christian under Paul's mentorship. 3. Paul The apostle who wrote the letter to Philemon while imprisoned. He advocates for Onesimus, urging Philemon to receive him back not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ. 4. Colossae The city where Philemon lived and where the church met in his house. It is also the location of the Colossian church to which Paul wrote another epistle. 5. Imprisonment of Paul The context in which Paul writes this letter, highlighting his commitment to the gospel despite his circumstances. Teaching Points Forgiveness and ReconciliationPaul’s letter to Philemon is a powerful example of the Christian call to forgive and reconcile. Philemon is encouraged to forgive Onesimus and restore their relationship, reflecting the forgiveness we receive from Christ. Christian Brotherhood The transformation of Onesimus from a slave to a brother in Christ illustrates the radical equality and unity found in the body of Christ. This challenges social norms and calls believers to view each other through the lens of their shared faith. Intercession and Advocacy Paul’s role as an intercessor for Onesimus highlights the importance of advocating for others, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized. It encourages believers to stand in the gap for others in their community. Restoration and Restitution Paul’s willingness to take on any debt Onesimus owes Philemon underscores the principle of restitution and the importance of making amends in the process of reconciliation. Living Out the Gospel The letter to Philemon is a practical demonstration of living out the gospel in everyday relationships, urging believers to embody Christ’s love and grace in their interactions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Philemon 1:18?2. How does Philemon 1:18 illustrate Christ's role in bearing our debts? 3. What does "charge it to me" teach about personal responsibility in relationships? 4. How can Philemon 1:18 guide us in forgiving others' wrongdoings? 5. Connect Philemon 1:18 with Matthew 6:12 on forgiving debts and trespasses. 6. How can we apply Paul's example in Philemon 1:18 to modern conflicts? 7. How does Philemon 1:18 reflect the concept of forgiveness in Christian theology? 8. What historical context influenced Paul's message in Philemon 1:18? 9. How does Philemon 1:18 challenge modern views on justice and restitution? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Philemon 1? (18) If he hath wronged thee.--Properly, If he wronged thee, evidently referring to the time of Onesimus' escape. "If he oweth thee ought" is similarly, in all probability, an allusion to some theft at the same time, couched in a hypothetical form, but implying no doubt as to the fact. Put that on mine account.--Comp. a similar commercial metaphor in Philippians 4:15-17, and see Note there. It is strangely out of character with the whole tone of the Apostolic life to imagine (as some commentators have done) a regular debtor and creditor account between Philemon and St. Paul. Verse 18. - [But] if he hath wronged thee [at all]. It would have been needlessly irritating to Philemon to go into the details of Onesimus's offences. No doubt St. Paul had had an account of them from the repentant youth, but he had far too much tact to occupy himself and Philemon in the discussion of details. The hypothetic form avoids the whole of these. It suffices that he assumes the responsibility of repayment. Owes thee anything. As a matter of moral right at the bar of conscience. For in a secular court the slave could be neither debtor nor creditor, properly speaking, as against his master. This offence was probably embezzlement or purloining while in service. A, C, D*, F, G, א read (elloga), reckon it to me. Philemon 1:18 shows sin acknowledged, debt calculated, and a willing substitute stepping forward. Paul’s offer to pay illustrates the heart of the Gospel—wrongdoing is real, restitution is necessary, and a mediator lovingly absorbs the cost so relationships can be restored.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδέ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. he has wronged ἠδίκησέν (ēdikēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 91: To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in any way τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. owes [you anything], ὀφείλει (opheilei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3784: Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. charge it to my account. ἐλλόγα (elloga) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1677: To charge to, put to one's account, impute. From en and logos; to reckon in, i.e. Attribute. Additonal Resources Philemon 1:18 Blue Letter BiblePhilemon 1:18 Bible Gateway Philemon 1:18 Bible.com Philemon 1:18 NIV |
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