(Phm 1:23-24) Paul sends greetings to Philemon from common friends in Rome. 3. Historical Books
But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you. i. Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, yet for love's sake I rather appeal to you; being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ; I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while in my chains, who once was unprofitable to you, but now is profitable to you and to me. a. Thank you for registering. 6. Perhaps Onesimus first compiled the letters, and wanted to make sure his letter - his charter of freedom - was included. The same Greek as in Mat 6:2. While the letter’s principal addressee is Philemon, it is likewise addressed “to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house” (1:2). 3. Prophets
. (Clarke). No longer as a mere servant or slave (though still he is that), but above a servant, so that thou shalt derive from him not merely the services of a slave, but higher benefits: a servant "in the flesh," he is a brother "in the Lord." Making mention means that Paul did not always pray long, intricate prayers for Philemon, but he did often make mention of Philemon in his prayers. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. . 8. Secondly, if Onesimus stayed he helped a man in chains. Good reputation of Philemon, vv. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ: It was clear Paul would ask a favor of Philemon. I--emphatical. Pauline Epistles
Paul had every reason to expect that he would fulfill his Christian duty and do even more that Paul asked. 1. This is the only place in the New Testament where Philemon is mentioned by name, but we do know that he was a beloved friend to Paul. The New Testament
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Philemon, something like the forgotten little brother of the New Testament, gets its own standalone volume in the venerated New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT) series. I stand beside him to take his punishment." Greek, "But it (thou art not inclined to 'receive him' because) he hath wronged thee"; a milder term than "robbed thee." Johannine Writings
Yet this slave is my friend, so if you punish him punish me also. ii. Major Prophets
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, a. Paul, a prisoner: This brief letter was written by Paul during his Roman imprisonment described in Acts 28:30-31. Minor Prophets
Some of the most notable “A servant of God” is a bondslave of God. i. Paul's appeal is powerful because he stood beside a guilty man and said to the owner of the slave, "I know this man is a criminal and deserves punishment. Phm 1:4: I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-pauline-epistles/philemon Key Words in Philemon. . I will repay; not to mention to you that you owe me even your own self besides. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. Thus he paves the way for the request in behalf of Onesimus. (Luther). You therefore receive him, that is, my own heart: Onesimus had done something wrong in that he escaped from his master. Minor Prophets
7. Onesimus, you must go back, but you are going to go back to a different situation. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical,
If a man is a stranger, I might make him my slave. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Wisdom Literature
"What the letter to Philemon does is to bring the institution into an atmosphere where it could only wilt and die. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed
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Paul--the founder of so many churches, and an apostle of Christ, and thy father in the faith. the communication of thy faith--the imparting of it and its fruits (namely, acts of love and beneficence: as Hbr 13:16, "to communicate," that is, to impart a share) to others; or, the liberality to others flowing from thy faith (so the Greek is translated, "liberal distribution," 2Cr 9:13 ). "unto." Pentateuch
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It was logical that Onesimus escaped to Rome, the biggest city of the Roman Empire. But he purposely puts Philemon's love in the first place, as it is to an act of love that he is exhorting him. . Instead, for perhaps means Paul's heart is like this: "Philemon, it seems to me that God is working in unusual ways here. Author: The author of the Book of Philemon was the apostle Paul (Philemon 1:1). Major Prophets
I will send a letter with you.” And we have his letter before us—the Epistle of Paul to Philemon. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a
Yet in it all, Paul could see a purpose of God and he wanted Philemon to see the purpose also. Lightfoot says, "Rome was the natural cesspool for these offscourings of humanity." 18. In the Greek, the name "Onesimus" is skilfully put last, he puts first a favorable description of him before he mentions the name that had fallen into so bad repute with Philemon. the aged--a circumstance calculated to secure thy respect for anything I request. The Whole Bible
It was time to set that right, so Paul was willing to send him back. ii. This makes the letter unique among Paul's writings. i. --------------------
much more unto thee--to whom he stands in so much nearer and more lasting relation. He does not call himself, as in other Epistles, "Paul an apostle," as he is writing familiarly, not authoritatively. In this relationship as brothers and not slaves, Paul effectively abolished the sting of the "master-slave" relationship and laid the foundation for the eventual legal abolition of slavery. . Prophets
Onesimus was obligated to return to his master. Even as Christ did for us with God the Father, thus also does Paul for Onesimus with Philemon. 21. The name Onesimus means profitable. now profitable--Without godliness a man has no station. There is also some historical evidence that the letters of Paul were first gathered as a group in the city of Ephesus. Pentateuch
(Phm 1:8-11) Paul speaks to Philemon regarding Onesimus. e. I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you: Paul wanted Philemon to pray, and he didn't think the prayers were a mere formality. According to the law, Philemon had no reason to be merciful. Philemon really is a personal note written by Paul to one man. . This confirms that the two letters went to the same place. - A prisoner of Christ Jesus. ADDRESS. Luke-Acts
Hearing--the ground of his thanksgiving. receive him--Greek, "have him for thyself in full possession" (see on JF & B for Php 4:18). The letter to Philemon demonstrates that we are not primarily directed by economics, despite the ideas of Marxists and modern liberals. In Rome several of the oldest churches appear to have been built on the sites of houses used for Christian worship." The Gospels
Philemon had been such a blessing to Paul that prayed often and gratefully for him. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. This address to family members is unique among the letters of Paul, but it makes sense considering the content of the letter to Philemon. A prisoner of Christ Jesus: As always, Paul did not consider himself a prisoner of Rome, of circumstances, or of the religious leaders who started his legal troubles (Acts 23-24). Historical Books
ii. c. I, Paul, am writing with my own hand. d. Not to mention to you that you owe me even your own self besides: While "accounts" were being studied, Paul mentioned one more thing. c. To Philemon our beloved friend: Paul wrote to Philemon, a Christian brother living in Colosse. 20. let me--"me" is emphatic: "Let me have profit (so Greek 'for joy,' onainen, referring to the name Onesimus, 'profitable') from thee, as thou shouldst have had from Onesimus"; for "thou owest thine ownself to me." Text Commentaries by John Walvoord John F. Walvoord (May 1, 1910 – December 20, 2002), was a Christian theologian, pastor, and president of Dallas Theological GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point
Paul wasn't hesitant to command when the situation demanded it (1 Corinthians 5:4-5), but in wisdom he knew when to use the loving appeal. But right now there are millions of Americans who are slaves to alcohol. i. d. Because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother: Paul remembered how wonderfully Philemon had met the needs of other Christians. *Grace is the gift of God. ... McGee, J. Vernon. The main point of this letter is Paul asking Philemon to forgive Onesimus. (Lightfoot). i. i. Paul's friendship with Philemon is shown by something significantly missing in his greeting. General Epistles
Scot McKnight, a respected New Testament scholar, pens the ideal commentary on Philemon… Our Mission Statement: To create, develop, and distribute materials to stimulate, encourage, and facilitate serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. He writes a private letter, as friend to friend, and therefore does not describe himself by his official title of apostle. Paul knew that hospitality always waited for him at Philemon's home. and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ--the strongest claim I have on thy regard: if for no other reason, at least in consideration of this, through commiseration gratify me. I beseech thee--emphatically repeated from Phm 1:9. So the debt which "he oweth thee" being transferred upon me (I making myself responsible for it) is cancelled. . Phm 1:3 So also "Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner," Col 4:10, may mean. 1. Cookie Notice:
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In this letter (along with Philippians and 1 and 2 Thessalonians), Paul appeals to his reader more as a friend and less an apostle. b. The alternative of life or death rested solely with Philemon, and slaves were constantly crucified for far lighter offenses than this." Departed for a while: It was true that Onesimus departed, but Paul would send him back. (John Trapp). joy and consolation--joined in 2Cr 7:4. Had Paul kept Onesimus, however willing to gratify Paul Philemon might be, he would have no opportunity given him of showing he was so, his leave not having been asked. INTERCESSION FOR ONESIMUS. Two of the oldest manuscripts omit "Jesus." In short, that thy faith may by acts be proved to be "a faith which worketh by love." . General Epistles
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See my JF & B for Introduction to Colossians. It seems that when Onesimus escaped, he fled to Rome and - intentionally or not - met with Paul. d. That your good deed might not be by compulsion, as it were, but voluntary: This explained why Paul would not force a decision on Philemon. Johannine Writings
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer. ii. Lest Philemon should dislike Onesimus being called "brother," Paul first recognizes him as a brother, being the spiritual son of the same God. iv. Poetical Books
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When captured, a runaway slave might be crucified, or branded with a red-hot iron on the forehead with the letter "F" for fugitive. More of Bible resources you want and need: 110+ Commentaries, 28 Dictionaries, 8 Encyclopedias and 3 Lexicons, 12+ Devotionals! Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. c. That you may receive him forever: This was one aspect of the purpose Paul saw God working in the escape of Onesimus. Amen. The Gospels
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4. always--joined by ALFORD with, "I thank my God.". By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. of every good thing which is in you--The oldest manuscripts read, "which is in US," that is, the practical recognition of every grace which is in us Christians, in so far as we realize the Christian character. Wisdom Literature
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. put that on mine account--I am ready to make good the loss to thee if required. (Phm 1:2-3) Greetings to the household of Philemon. --------------------
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Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers. in Christ--the element in which his boldness has place. Of the 13 letters Paul wrote to churches or individuals, in 9 of them he called himself an apostle in the opening verse. i. In the human heart there has always been a great desire to be free. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point
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Purpose of Writing: The letter to Philemon is the shortest of all Paul’s writings and deals with the practice of slavery. House churches are also mentioned in Romans 16:5 and Colossians 4:15. i. --------------------
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You therefore receive him, that is, my own heart, whom I wished to keep with me, that on your behalf he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point
It showed that Paul did not come to Philemon in this manner: "Philemon, God has shown me His hidden hand at work, and you must accept what I see also." To the beloved Apphia: Apphia was probably the wife of Philemon, and Archippus was probably his son. --------------------
Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. That--The aim of my thanksgiving and prayers for thee is, in order that the, &c. Which. Whether rich or poor, we are to be directed by the Spirit of God, not our economic status. He didn’t deserve forgiveness. "Philemon, remember that I have a lot of credit on your account, because you owe me even your own self besides." --------------------
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Paul used another play on words and the name Onesimus to communicate a not so subtle request: "Let me have Onesimus back from you in the Lord.". Pauline Epistles
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But he had become profitable to Paul - and by extension, also to Philemon (profitable to you and me). you--referring to Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the Church in Philemon's house. Poetical Books
c. But without your consent I wanted to do nothing: Paul made his appeal and made it strong and skillfully. in the Lord--The oldest manuscripts read, "in Christ," the element or sphere in which this act of Christian love naturally ought to have place. (Phm 1:20-22) Paul's confidence in Philemon's response. Cookie Notice:
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"If I am your partner in the gospel, then treat Onesimus like you would treat me.". It made Onesimus a criminal, possibly subject to the death penalty. When Paul said to Philemon, "charge the wrong of Onesimus to my account," he essentially did for Onesimus what Jesus did for us in taking our sins to His account. fellow soldier-- ( 2Ti 2:3 ). 19. with mine own hand--not employing an amanuensis, as in other Epistles: a special compliment to Philemon which he ought to show his appreciation of by granting Paul's request. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. The latter might be the congregation in Colossae. d. But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me: This showed the close relationship between Paul and Philemon. --------------------
enjoin--in virtue of the obligation to obedience which Philemon lay under to Paul, as having been converted through his instrumentality. (Phm 1:15-16) Paul explains the providential hand of God at work in Onesimus' escape. b. Luke-Acts
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thou will also do more--towards Onesimus: hinting at his possible manumission by Philemon, besides, being kindly received. Since Paul will make his appeal based on love, he does what he can to stir up the loving sympathy of Philemon. Let me tell you what I see, and perhaps it will make sense to you.". If Onesimus was in his late teens or early twenties when Paul wrote this letter, he would then be about 70 years old in A.D. 110 and that was not an unreasonable age for a bishop in those days. The New Testament
I am writing to Philemon, our beloved co-worker, Phm 1:2: and to our sister Apphia, and to our fellow soldier Archippus, and to the church that meets in your house. The church is an organization, Chapter 1 A. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. . Historical Books
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