Philemon 1:24

Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

Cross-reference

In Philemon 1:1, Paul calls Philemon a fellow worker, the same term used for the four men in v24.

In Philemon 1:2, Archippus is called a fellow soldier — a different metaphor for ministry partnership.

Acts 12:12 Historical context

Acts 12:12 identifies Mark as the son of Mary, giving family background for the fellow worker listed here.

Acts 12:25 Historical context

Acts 12:25 shows Mark accompanying Barnabas and Saul on their return, providing early ministry context for this fellow worker.

Acts 13:13 Contrast

Acts 13:13 records Mark deserting Paul—a striking contrast to his later status as a trusted fellow worker here.

Acts 15:37-39 describes the sharp disagreement between Paul and Barnabas over Mark, contrasting with his inclusion as a fellow worker here.

Acts 19:29 Historical context

Acts 19:29 recounts Aristarchus being seized by a mob, revealing the suffering endured by this fellow worker named here.

Acts 27:2 Historical context

Acts 27:2 places Aristarchus with Paul on the voyage to Rome, confirming his faithful companionship as a fellow worker.

Colossians 4:10 commends Mark and Aristarchus, reinforcing Paul's endorsement of these two fellow workers mentioned here.

In Colossians 4:14, Luke and Demas are also named as Paul's companions, reinforcing their status as fellow workers.

In 2 Timothy 4:10, Demas later deserts Paul — a stark contrast to his mention here as a fellow worker.

2 Timothy 4:11 shows Paul requesting Mark as 'useful for ministry,' a restored relationship contrasting with earlier desertion.

Acts 20:4 Historical context

In Acts 20:4, Aristarchus is named as a travel companion of Paul, confirming his role as a fellow worker.

Colossians 4:11 Historical context

Colossians 4:11 names Aristarchus and Mark as fellow workers—the same two men listed here, showing Paul's consistent team.

In 2 Corinthians 8:23, Paul calls Titus his fellow worker, using the same term as for the four men.

In Philippians 2:25, Epaphroditus is called a fellow worker, matching the designation in Philemon 1:24.