Philemon 1:15
Strong's Lexicon
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

perhaps
τάχα (tacha)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 5029: Quickly, presently, perhaps. As if neuter plural of tachus; shortly, i.e. possibly.

this is why
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

he was separated [from you]
ἐχωρίσθη (echōristhē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5563: From chora; to place room between, i.e. Part; reflexively, to go away.

for
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

a while,
ὥραν (hōran)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

you might have him back
ἀπέχῃς (apechēs)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 568: To have in full, be far, it is enough. From apo and echo; to have out, i.e. Receive in full; to keep away, i.e. Be distant.

αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

for good—
αἰώνιον (aiōnion)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 166: From aion; perpetual.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

Young's Literal Translation
for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time, so that you might get him back permanently,

New American Standard Bible
For perhaps he was for this reason separated [from you] for a while, that you would have him back forever,

King James Bible
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever--

New Living Translation
It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever.

English Standard Version
For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever,

New American Standard Bible
For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever,

King James Bible
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time, so that you might get him back permanently,

International Standard Version
Perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you could have him back forever,

NET Bible
For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally,

American Standard Version
For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

English Revised Version
For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

Young's Literal Translation
for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him,
















Cross References
Genesis 45:5
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

Genesis 45:8
So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

Philemon 1:14
But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

Philemon 1:13
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

Philemon 1:12
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

Philemon 1:16
Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

Philemon 1:17
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

Philemon 1:18
If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
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