Meaning of “Philemon”
Philemon — an inhabitant of Colosse, and apparently a person of some note among the citizens (Col. 4:9; Philemon 1:2). He was brought to a knowledge of the gospel through the instrumentality of Paul (19), and held a prominent place in the Christian community for his piety and beneficence (4-7). He is called in the epistle a "fellow-labourer," and therefore probably held some office in the church at Colosse; at all events, the title denotes that he took part in the work of spreading a knowledge of the gospel. Philemon, Epistle to — was written from Rome at the same time as the epistles to the Colossians and Ephesians, and was sent also by Onesimus. It was addressed to Philemon and the members of his family. It was written for the purpose of interceding for Onesimus (q.v.), who had deserted his master Philemon and been "unprofitable" to him. Paul had found Onesimus at Rome, and had there been instrumental in his conversion, and now he sends him back to his master with this letter. This epistle has the character of a strictly private letter, and is the only one of such epistles preserved to us. "It exhibits the apostle in a new light. He throws off as far as possible his apostolic dignity and his fatherly authority over his converts. He speaks simply as Christian to Christian. He speaks, therefore, with that peculiar grace of humility and courtesy which has, under the reign of Christianity, developed the spirit of chivalry and what is called 'the character of a gentleman,' certainly very little known in the old Greek and Roman civilization" (Dr. Barry). (See SLAVE »T0003458.)
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Bible Search for “Philemon”
Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 1 — Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 25 — The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 23 — There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 22 — But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 21 — Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 20 — Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 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. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 18 — If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 17 — If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 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? Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 15 — For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 14 — But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 13 — Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 12 — Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 11 — Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 10 — I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 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. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 8 — Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 7 — For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 6 — That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 5 — Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 4 — I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 3 — Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon Chapter 1 Verse 2 — And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
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