- Philemon NIV - Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and - Bible Gateway
1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— 2 also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace and peace to you[a] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
- Epistle to Philemon - Wikipedia
The Epistle to Philemon[a] is a Pauline epistle of the New Testament of the Christian Bible It is a prison letter, authored by Paul the Apostle (the opening verse also mentions Timothy), to Philemon, a leader in the Colossian church
- Philemon Summary and Study Bible
Summary: Philemon is a personal letter from the Apostle Paul to Philemon, urging him to forgive and welcome his runaway slave Onesimus, who has become a believer Paul appeals to Philemon’s love and faith, emphasizing brotherhood and reconciliation, and offers to repay any debt owed by Onesimus
- Book of Philemon | Guide with Key Information and Resources
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- Who was Philemon in the Bible? - GotQuestions. org
Who was Philemon in the Bible? Philemon was a first-century Christian and a slave owner who also hosted a church in his home, most likely in Colossae His name means “affectionate” in Greek, and, from all we know about Philemon, he lived up to his name
- Who was Philemon in the Bible and what significance does he hold in the . . .
Philemon is a relatively lesser-known figure in the New Testament, yet his story and the letter addressed to him carry profound implications for understanding early Christianity, relationships within the church, and the transformative power of forgiveness
- Philemon, THE LETTER TO PHILEMON | USCCB
An alternate view is that the actual master of the slave is Archippus and that the one to whom the letter is addressed, Philemon, is the most prominent Christian there; see note on Col 4:17
- Enduring Word Bible Commentary Philemon Chapter 1
To Philemon our beloved friend: Paul wrote to Philemon, a Christian brother living in Colosse This is the only place in the New Testament where Philemon is mentioned by name, but we do know that he was a beloved friend to Paul
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