Philemon

Philemon was a Christian leader in the first century AD. He was a wealthy man from Colossae, a city in the Roman province of Asia. He was the son of Apphia and Archippus, and the brother of Archippus. He was a close friend of the Apostle Paul, who wrote a letter to him in the New Testament. Philemon is best known for his role in the New Testament book of Philemon. In this letter, Paul asks Philemon to forgive Onesimus, a runaway slave who had wronged him. Paul also asks Philemon to accept Onesimus as a brother in Christ and to treat him as an equal. This letter is seen as an early example of Christian love and forgiveness. Philemon is also known for his hospitality. He was a generous host to Paul and other Christian leaders, and he opened his home to them. He was also a generous giver to the church, and he was known for his faithfulness and loyalty to the Christian faith. Philemon is remembered for his role in the New Testament and for his hospitality and generosity. He is an example of Christian love and forgiveness, and his example of faithfulness and loyalty to the Christian faith is still remembered today.

Philemon was mentioned 1 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 1.