Book of Philemon

Pauline Epistles

Paul

c. 60–62 AD

Reconciliation and brotherhood in Christ.

Philemon is a short, personal letter asking a wealthy believer to welcome back his runaway slave, Onesimus, not as a servant but as a beloved brother.

“I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.”

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.”

“I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.”

“In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.”

“I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.”