Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
Cross-references
In Philemon 1:24, Paul lists others as 'fellow workers,' the same term used for Philemon in verse 1.
In 2 Corinthians 1:1, Paul similarly pairs himself with Timothy as co-author in the greeting.
In Ephesians 3:1, Paul similarly identifies himself as a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the Gentiles.
In Ephesians 4:1, Paul also identifies as a prisoner for the Lord, echoing the same self-description of imprisonment for the gospel.
In Ephesians 6:20, Paul calls himself an ambassador in chains, another reference to his imprisonment for the gospel.
In Philippians 2:25, Paul calls Epaphroditus a 'co-worker,' matching the 'fellow worker' title given to Philemon.
In Philippians 4:3, Paul refers to 'co-workers,' the same term used for Philemon in verse 1.
In Colossians 1:1, the same greeting of Paul and Timothy appears, emphasizing their partnership.
In 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Timothy is called 'our brother and God's fellow worker' — the same brotherly title used for Timothy here.
In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul again calls himself 'his prisoner,' reinforcing his identity as a prisoner of Christ.
Hebrews 13:23 also calls Timothy 'our brother' and reports his release from prison, adding context to Timothy's role and Paul's imprisonment here.
In Colossians 4:11, Paul lists other co-workers who comforted him, echoing the 'fellow worker' title given to Philemon here.
In 2 Thessalonians 1:1, Timothy is again a co-sender, though Silas is also included.