Philemon 1:22

German Interlinear 1979 (Interlinearübersetzung)

Zugleich aber auch bereite mir eine Herberge! Ich hoffe nämlich, daß durch eure Gebete ich werde geschenkt werden euch.

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse from Philemon, Paul is asking his friend to prepare a place for him to stay because he hopes that through the prayers of Philemon and others, he will soon be visiting them. The key message is about trust in God's plans and friendship.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine your best friend is coming over to play, but they're not sure if they can come yet. They ask you to clean up a spot for them to sit and say they hope they can make it because everyone is praying for them to visit. That’s what Paul is doing here!

Historischer Hintergrund

This verse comes from the book of Philemon, written by the apostle Paul around 60 AD. It was sent to a man named Philemon who lived in Colossae and owned slaves. The cultural setting reflects Roman society where slavery was common.

Anwendung für heute

In today's context, imagine you are planning a meeting with an important person who is unsure if they can attend due to unforeseen circumstances. You prepare for their visit while praying that everything works out as planned.

Themen

• friendship
• prayer
• hope
• faith
• trust
• visitation

Verwandte Verse

• 1 Thessalonians 5:27
• Romans 16:23
• Acts 28:30-31
• Ephesians 6:19-20
• Colossians 4:7

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Häufige Fragen

What does it mean when Paul says 'I shall be given unto you'?

Paul means that he believes God will bring him to visit the group, indicating a trust in divine providence and the effectiveness of prayer.

Why is preparing a lodging significant in Philemon 1:22?

It shows the importance of hospitality in ancient times and how Paul expected his friends would welcome him with openness and generosity, reflecting Christian values of kindness.

How does this verse relate to faith and hope?

The verse highlights Paul's trust that God will fulfill His plans through prayer, embodying both faith in divine intervention and hopeful anticipation of future events.

What can we learn about relationships from Philemon 1:22?

We see the importance of mutual respect and support among friends. Paul asks for a favor with trust, while also expressing hope that his visit will be possible through collective prayer.