Philemon 1:24

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Philemon 1:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “[and so do] Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

[and so do] Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.
Philemon 1:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Philemon 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24[and so do] Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, &c.] Marcus was Barnabas's sister's son, the son of that Mary, in whose house the church met, and prayed for Peter when in prison; whose name was John Mark, whom Saul and Barnabas took along with them to Antioch, and from thence, in their travels, to other parts; but he leaving them at Pamphylia, was the occasion of a contention between Saul and Barnabas afterwards, when returned to Antioch; the latter insisting on his going with them again, and the former refusing it on account of his departure from them; which contention rose so high that they parted upon it, (<441212>Acts 12:12,25 <441305>13:5,13 <441537>15:37-39) though after this the apostle was…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, and Lucas - see the notes at the Epistle to the Colossians, Colossians 4:10, Colossians 4:14. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:24 These men are also mentioned at the end of Colossians (Col 4:10, 14). • co-workers: They helped Paul spread the Good News. • Mark: See “John Mark” Profile. • Aristarchus was a faithful associate of Paul for many years (Acts 19:29; 20:4; 27:2). • Demas was a co-worker who later abandoned Paul (2 Tim 4:10). • Luke: See “Luke” Profile.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Marcus: Act 12:12, Act 12:25, Act 13:13, Act 15:37-39; Col 4:10; Ti2 4:11 Aristarchus: Act 19:29, Act 27:2 Demas: Col 4:14; Ti2 4:10 Lucas: Ti2 4:11 my fellowlabourers: Plm 1:1, Plm 1:2; Co2 8:23; Phi 2:25, Phi 4:3; Jo3 1:8 Philemon 1:25”
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