New Testament · 1 chapters
Philemon
- No. 58 Philemon 1:8-16
Philemon is the shortest of Paul's letters, a single page written from prison to a wealthy Christian in Colossae whose house hosted a church. The subject is one person: Onesimus, a slave belonging to Philemon,...
- No. 1247 Philemon 1:1-7
Paul opens his short, personal letter to Philemon, a beloved friend and fellow worker, along with the church that meets in his house. After the greeting, Paul tells Philemon that he thanks God for him always...
- No. 1824 Philemon 1:17-25
Paul writes to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, a runaway slave who has become a believer. Receive him, Paul asks, as you would receive me. And then he makes a remarkable offer: if he has wronged you at all, or...