Philemon 1:15

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

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Other Translations for Philemon 1:15

BSB

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good-

AKJV

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that you should receive him for ever;

CPDV

So perhaps, then, he departed from you for a time, so that you might receive him again for eternity,

ERV

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

NHEB

For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,

SMT

For perhaps therefore he was separated for a time, that thou mightest receive him forever;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philemon 1:15

ForG1223Preposition perhapsG5029Adverb heG5563Verb thereforeG5124 departedG5563Verb forG4314PrepositionaseasonG5610Noun Feminine thatG2443ConjunctionthoushouldestreceiveG568Verb himG846foreverG166Adjective

Commentary for Philemon 1:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philemon 1:15

Summary

Separation was temporary for permanent reconciliation

Event

Explaining departure's purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 60-62 AD