Bible Strands
Philemon 1:22
In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Philemon from imprisonment, requesting hospitality upon his anticipated release. He places this request between an appeal for obedience and a closing greeting from Epaphras.
The words — ἑτοίμαζε (hetoimaze) commands the recipient to "prepare" or "make ready." ξενίαν (xenian) specifies a "guest room" or lodging for the apostle's return.
The thread — The expectation of prayer-fueled release echoes 2 Corinthians 1:11, while the confident anticipation of a soon visit parallels Philippians 2:24 and the hospitality model in Acts 28:23.
Why it lands — The text demands practical preparation for the apostle’s return, grounding that expectation in communal prayer rather than personal entitlement. It requires the reader to align daily hospitality with active reliance on God’s deliverance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
- Philippians 2:24 And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
- Acts 28:23 So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.
- Philippians 1:19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
- James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
- 2 John 1:12 I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
- Romans 15:24 I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
- Romans 15:30 Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
- Philippians 1:25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
- Hebrews 13:19 And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.