Philemon 1:24

Translations

Modern

…as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

Traditional

Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

Literal

…as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

Latin

Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, et Lucas, adjutores mei.

Original

Greek

English

…as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

Notes

Philemon 1:24

Paul mentions these men at the end of his letter to the Colossians (Colossians 4:10, 14).
fellow workers: They helped the apostle Paul spread the good news about Jesus.
Mark: See “John Mark” Profile.
Aristarchus: He was a faithful helper who served with Paul for many years (Acts 19:29; 20:4; 27:2).
Demas: He was a fellow worker who later abandoned Paul (2 Timothy 4:10).
Luke: See “Luke” Profile.

Philemon 1:23–25

Paul often ends his letters with greetings from others and a blessing. Compare Colossians 4:7–18. Paul’s letters to the Colossians and to Philemon were probably carried to Colossae at the same time by Tychicus and Onesimus.

Theme notes and profiles

John Mark Luke Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Colossians 4:10
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
2 Timothy 4:10–11
…because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
Colossians 4:14
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.
Acts 15:37–39
Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.
Acts 19:29
Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.
Acts 12:12
And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
Acts 12:25
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
Acts 27:2
We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.
Philemon 1:1–2
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
2 Corinthians 8:23
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
Philippians 2:25
But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
Acts 13:13
After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.

People

Aristarchus: Macedonian companion of Paul, fellow prisoner Demas: Companion of Paul who later deserted him Luke: Physician; companion of Paul; author of Luke and Acts Mark: Cousin of Barnabas, companion of Paul, author of Gospel

Glossary

Aristarchus Book of the Acts of the Apostles Demas Freedom, Liberty John Mark Letter to Philemon Lucas Luke (Person) Marcus

Topics

Aristarchus: A Companion of Paul Demas: A Companion of Paul Lucas: Fellow-Laborer of Paul Luke: To Rome Mark: Fellow-Worker with Paul at Rome

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