Philemon 1

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Paul writes to Philemon, a fellow Christian, on behalf of Onesimus, a slave who had run away and had become a believer in Christ. Paul pleads with Philemon to forgive Onesimus and to receive him as a fellow believer, and not as a slave. He offers to pay any debt that Onesimus may owe.

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Paul's Plea for Philemon's Forgiveness

1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.

20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

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