1
Chapters
25
Verses
Paul the Apostle
Author
AD 60-62
Date Written
Philemon is a personal letter asking a slave owner to receive back his runaway slave as a Christian brother.
To appeal for reconciliation between Philemon and his slave Onesimus, demonstrating Christian brotherhood.
Written from prison concerning Onesimus, whom Paul had led to Christ.
Greek
Φιλήμων
Philēmōn
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Opening
Philemon's love
For Onesimus
Personal notes
“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual.”
“Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved.”
“If he hath wronged thee, put that on mine account.”
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