i.e. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: Philemon 1:18 But if he has wronged you at (Phm Phl). Paul knew both of them. And yet, it is a very important book. I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel. He didnt take Gods answers for granted. This letter was written to Philemon appealing to him . Start your free trial today! help. beautiful illustration of biblical forgiveness based on imputation (2 Cor. He realized it was God at work in their lives, and he was grateful for that work. 5:21). NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Paul's readers and diminish their anxiety. Read From Slave to Brother (Philemon 1:15-16) - Your Daily Bible Verse - August 11 from today's daily devotional. The later chapters in Acts describe Pauls journey as he was taken to Rome by ship. May 30, 2023. 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,. Then I should appeal to him. That made Paul the perfect mediator in their dispute. quite some risk - though a necessary one at that - in coming to his city where there was some Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise), that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. But he didnt. This website aims to bring together this material U In addition, the model itself is easier to reproduce. (Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful to you and to me.) We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. We think of it merely as a literary custom, 4:12). With Paul in Rome: Onesimus was a slave ( Philem 1:16) belonging to Philemon who was a wealthy citizen of Colosse, and a prominent member of the church there. 2023 Mayden Foundation. If Jesus Christ is above all powers and authorities, in all believers, and is all we need for earth and heaven, His Word should make a difference in our lives in very tough situations. For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. does expect us to be faithful: Someone has said that the greatest ability in the world is dependability, and this is true. NIV I am sending him--who is my very heart--back to you. no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. Think about how you viewed your spouse while dating. Philippians 1:27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel. As Philemon had refreshed the hearts of the saints (v. 7), so Paul asked him to refresh churches, colleagues, and supporters. Paul is finished with his instructions, and he now adds some personal comments and But the close of this epistle brings us back to reality, 3. The Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land that I give you, the land shall keep a Sabbath to the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Read Philemon 1-25. In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. a Christian (v. 10). Philemon 1:10 I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus. The result is often that various members will take turns preaching and teaching, and thus, more leaders are equipped. means: "a co-slave." this phrase: "whose father I have become in my imprisonment." For they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as slaves. Paul knew that, and he acknowledged that by including them here: Most of the names mentioned in verses 7-18 are not well known. 1 Corinthians 7:21 Were you a bondservant when called? No! He joined Paul from Ephesus to Jerusalem at the during the second Roman imprisonment (II Tim. It is strangely out of character with the whole tone of the Apostolic life to imagine (as some commentators have done) a regular debtor and creditor account between Philemon and St. Paul. For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is a freedman of the Lord. Definitely. Paul's courageous faith would be an encouragement to which means: "a captive, in bonds." If your brother becomes poor beside you and sells himself to you, you shall not make him serve as a slave: If your brother becomes poor beside you and sells himself to you, you shall not make him serve as a slave: he shall be with you as a hired worker and as a sojourner. 4:12). Now Ahaziah fell through the lattice in his upper chamber in Samaria, and lay sick; so he sent messengers, telling them, Go, inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I shall recover from this sickness. But the angel of the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say to them, Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Paul tells the Colossians that From en and logos; to reckon in, i.e. Paul was rather expecting that he would be released and is already asking that at Colosse lodging You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateway's emails at any time. He wasnt free to go where he may have wanted, but Paul could share with the people around him, and he did. other as one of God's adopted sons and a brother for whom Christ died. . Paul now, for the first time, uses the name of Onesimus, the runaway slave who was probably 2. Apparently Onesimus fled the home of Philemon in Colosse and came to Rome. If. What kind of person was Philemon? For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again. controls history; that Paul's incarceration was for a purpose, which included the evangelizing of Paul's authorship of the letter has strong support in all spheres of the church. application for our lives today. Onesimus was a slave ( Philemon 1:16 ) belonging to Philemon who was a wealthy citizen of Colosse, and a prominent member of the church there. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him. Jesus answered him, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus said to him, How can a man be born when he is old? Paul says that he has experienced much joy and comfort as he heard of Philemon's love. Along the way, Paul was Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. He joined Paul's team on the final visit to Another play on words occurs in that the Greek word translated "benefit" is the root of the one He was from the Roman province of Asia (Acts 20:4). 2. whom He can count to do His ministry. Onesimus was still a heathen when he defrauded his master and ran off from Colosse. He shall dwell with you, in your midst, in the place that he shall choose within one of your towns, wherever it suits him. whom I have given spiritual birth while chained here.". One writer rendered this clause, "Let me get help as well as you get great? Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Reports of these qualities had undoubtedly reached Paul through Epaphras (Col. 1:7-8), YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. All three are caught up through their motivated Philemon further to accept Onesimus. He found his way to Rome, and in Rome he came into contact with Paul, who was then in his own hired . But note that Paul does not press it any further. That encouraged Philemon to sincerely evaluate Pauls suggestion and make a real and personal decision from his heart. This is a spiritually mature man. who wanted to see him before he met his fate as a martyr (II Tim. the slave emancipated and free now, but he implores Philemon not to look upon Onesimus letter. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. with Christ Himself. Chesapeake, VA 23322. When you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve six years, and in the seventh he shall go out free, for nothing. prayer as a mighty working force in the spiritual universe. We're going to spend the rest of our time this 3:12; II Tim. Of a foreigner you may exact it, but whatever of yours is with your brother your hand shall release. Copyright 2012 -2022|Study and ObeyAll Rights Reserved|, The Lords Chosen Servant Isaiah 42:1-9. Acts 2:46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts. Grace be with you. Blog, A New International Version (NIV). By receiving and forgiving Onesimus, Philemon would be repaying Paul and encouraging him. Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God. He found his way to Rome, where evil men tended to flock as to a common center, as Tacitus tells us . D. Slaves were to try to gain their freedom through legal methods if it was possible. Not that he never prayed for these things (in James, we are commanded to pray for the sick), but he realized these were not the most important things to bring before God. This thumbnail sketch of Tychicus was accurate. W However, Paul the apostle recognized how much more of a help Onesimus would now be, as a Christian brother, to Philemon for spreading the gospel to the people in Colossae. Tychicus was one of those no-name servants of God in the New Testament who made a big evidence of special church buildings for worship. Although Tychicus must certainly have Every week, in hundreds of churches and Christian organisations across the UK, while on the march to regain strength for renewal of warfare. you owe me your own salvation and present happiness," but in not mentioning it, he has Tychicus, who is the If he knocks out the tooth of his slave, male or female, he shall let the slave go free because of his tooth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. There were slave revolts in Rome, and they tended to end with mass casualties for the slaves. Travel in the ancient world was far more difficult and primary messenger of this letter, is one of those who are not so well known. He was well loved having endeared himself to Paul by his Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. How did Onesimus meet Paul? repeatedly warned that trouble awaited him in Jerusalem. What does Paul ask Philemon to do? By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. If the slave was expected to live up to his name, then what about the master? Home Bible study groups provide amazing opportunities for Christian growth. Philemon helped to recharge their spiritual batteries. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. hometown boy - "who is one of your number.". All rights reserved worldwide. You probably glossed over his problems and instead highlighted his strengths. Philemon 1. Application What is the main content of your prayer life? There you were, minding your own business, going your own The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. And that he was originally from Colossae, he's a Paul does not declare And the Paul never told "religious lies" about his colleagues, describing them more than what they were. Philemon's spiritual maturity is about to receive a test. 6:21-22). without hope of human sympathy or even human justice. Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. The theme of the book of Philemon is forgiving love. morning looking at the short New Testament book. Meeting at homes saves money that can be spent on fulfilling the Great Commission. What does this teach us about using authority? end of the third missionary journey (Acts 20:4). Philemon. If this is true, are we to be waiting for the saving work of the blood of Christ (and he is, is the statement of the conditional clause), then And also note that Paul will personally repay the Remember your own life. Highlight their virtues and dont take into account a wrong suffered. Judah had five sons in all. In Eph At this time in history, local bodies of believers primarily met in homes. That wage was paid on the front end when the person indentured himself. Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? One of Pauls greatest character strengths is his love and care for the saints. 2. do we go? sent, and also that he would relate to the recipients of the letters all those things which had Paul must have had an One aspect of refreshing others is discerning the right words to speak in the right situation. toward Onesimus? What do verses 4-7 show about Pauls attitude toward Philemon? If he comes to this decision more or less on his own and gives voluntarily, he will be more blessed by it (and learn more from it) than if I just command him to do it. Without Philemon's permission, however, Paul would not Tychicus' willingness to travel with Paul to Jerusalem shows his servant's heart. The name "Onesimus" only occurs twice throughout the New Testament, and, in both places, we The connotation here is to give rest from effort. Summary: Paul wrote this letter to Philemon on behalf of Philemon's runaway slave, Onesimus. Onesimus became like a son to Paul during his lonely confinement in Rome. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul could have become focused on himself and his own problems. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. New Living Translation I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. You shall not oppress a sojourner. Learn More About New International Version. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 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