Philemon 1:15

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

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Philemon 1:15

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

General references

Genesis 45:5
Genesis 50:20

Psalm 76:10
Isaiah 20:6

Acts 4:28

Bible References

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Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.

For the

wrath of man shall praise You;

With a remnant of wrath You will gird Yourself.

So the inhabitants of this coastland will say in that day, ‘Behold, such is our hope, where we fled for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria; and we, how shall we escape?’”

to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur.