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The Abridged Letter to Philemon

What is the Letter to Philemon?

Paul writes a letter to an old friend asking him to look after another friend while he's in jail.

Summary - Top

Pt 1: main

Ch 1. The Letter

Summary and Background

Stats

Other Names
Philem

Author
Authentically by Paul

Setting Range
62CE

Categories
Pauline Pastoral Letters

Academic Composition Range
57CE-62CE

Historical Preservation
Fully Preserved

Public Domain Translations
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Abridged Status
Finished- 0% Remaining

Original Verse Count
25

Original Word Count
430

Abridged Word Count
168

Abridged Length
39%

History and Background of the Letter to Philemon

What do scholars and theologians know about the Letter to Philemon?

One of the seven letters that nearly all scholars agree is legitmate.

Summary of the Letter to Philemon

What happens in the Letter to Philemon?

Paul writes a letter to an old friend asking him to look after another friend while he's in jail.

Part 1: main

Chapter 1

Paul writes a letter to an old friend asking him to look after another friend while he's in jail.

1:1. From: Paul, while in jail

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

1:2. To: Philemon, Apphia, and Archippus

1:2. And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

1:3-7. Grace & peace to you from God & Jesus Christ. I remember you frequently in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all of God's people and your faith in Jesus. I pray that our work together helps deepen your understanding of the good things we do in Christ's name. You have given me much joy and encouragement because of how you are touching people's hearts.

1:3. Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:4. I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

1:5. Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

1:6. That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

1:7. For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

1:8-17. Watch after my son Onesimus while I am in jail for preaching the gospel. He was once your slave, but I'm sending him to you as a brother. Treat him right, as you would me.

1:8. Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

1:9. 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.

1:10. I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

1:11. Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

1:12. Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

1:13. Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

1:14. But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

1:15. For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

1:16. 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?

1:17. If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

1:18-21. I will pay you back whatever it costs you. Please be kind and do me this favor. I know it's bit of an ask, but I have faith you won't let me down.

1:18. If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

1:19. 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.

1:20. Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

1:21. Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

1:22. Also prepare a room for me! Fingers crossed!

1:22. But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

1:23-24. Blessings from Mark, Luke, Epaphras, Aristarchus, and Demas.

1:23. There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

1:24. Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

1:25. Blessings to you.

1:25. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

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