Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Philemon 1:15 in English Standard Version "For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever," Ge 45:5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. Ge 45:8 So it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt.