Category: Philemon

Philemon 1:10-16 is about the Apostle Paul’s appeal to Philemon to receive his former slave Onesimus, who has converted to Christianity, not merely as a servant but as a beloved brother, highlighting themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the transformative power of faith. 10 I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became…

Philemon 1:10-12 is about the Apostle Paul’s appeal to Philemon regarding Onesimus, a runaway slave who has converted to Christianity, emphasizing themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the transformative power of faith in restoring relationships. 10 I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. 11 Formerly he was useless…

Philemon 1:16 is about the apostle Paul appealing to Philemon to receive Onesimus back, not as a slave, but as a beloved brother in Christ, emphasizing unity, love, and reconciliation in the Christian community. 16 no longer as a bondservant but more than a bondservant, as a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much more…

is about Paul sending greetings from Epaphras, his fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, acknowledging their shared bond and dedication to the faith despite physical separation. 23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you, Setting the Scene for Philemon 1:23 In Philemon 1:23, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to Philemon,…

Philemon 1:2 is about Paul’s heartfelt greeting to Philemon, acknowledging him as a beloved friend and fellow laborer in the faith. 2 and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: Setting the Scene for Philemon 1:2 In the scene referred to in Philemon 1:2, we find the apostle…

Philemon 1:24 is about acknowledging the unity and partnership among believers in serving God’s kingdom. 24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. Setting the Scene for Philemon 1:24 In Philemon 1:24, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to Philemon, a wealthy Christian in Colossae. The scene is set in…

Philemon 1:12-16 is about a plea from the Apostle Paul to Philemon to receive his former slave Onesimus as a beloved brother in Christ, emphasizing the transformation that has taken place in Onesimus’s life and highlighting the reconciliation and equality that should exist among all believers. 12 I am sending him back to you, sending…

Philemon 1:15-16 is about Paul urging Philemon to see his runaway slave, Onesimus, no longer as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ, encouraging forgiveness, reconciliation, and a new relationship based on equality and brotherhood. 15 For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have…

Philemon 1:17-21 is about Paul urging Philemon to show grace and forgiveness to his runaway slave Onesimus, appealing for reconciliation and a restoration of their relationship based on the principles of Christian love and equality. 17 So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me. 18 If he has wronged…

Philemon 1:18-19 is about Paul appealing to Philemon to accept Onesimus back not only as a slave but as a brother in Christ, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation, forgiveness, and unity in the Christian community. 18 If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. 19 I, Paul,…