Philemon 1

Commentary

Philemon 1 is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to his friend Philemon. In this letter, Paul is writing to Philemon to ask him to forgive and accept Onesimus, a runaway slave who had been converted to Christianity. Paul is asking Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother in Christ, and to forgive him for any wrongs he may have done. Paul begins the letter by expressing his joy in hearing of Philemon's faith and love for all the saints. He then goes on to thank God for the faith and love that Philemon has for the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul then expresses his prayer that Philemon's love may abound even more and more in knowledge and discernment. Paul then goes on to explain why he is writing the letter. He is asking Philemon to receive Onesimus, not as a slave, but as a beloved brother in Christ. Paul is asking Philemon to forgive Onesimus for any wrongs he may have done, and to accept him as a brother in Christ. Paul then goes on to explain that he is sending Onesimus back to Philemon, and that he is doing so in the hope that Philemon will receive him as a brother in Christ. Paul also expresses his confidence that Philemon will do what is right, and that he will do it out of love for the Lord Jesus Christ. In conclusion, Paul expresses his hope that Philemon will receive Onesimus as a brother in Christ, and that he will forgive him for any wrongs he may have done. Paul also expresses his confidence that Philemon will do what is right, and that he will do