Paul’s Farewell Words ( Philemon 23-24) In verses 23-24, Paul mentions some of his co-workers there in Rome. These are also mentioned in Col. 4:12: 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always contending for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and […]
Onesimus Needed Someone To Pay His Debt It seems likely that Onesimus had stolen from Philemon to fund his journey to Rome (1:18). At least, he had stolen himself. Onesimus had no way to pay the debt he owed to Philemon Paul was willing to put Onesimus’ debt on his account. He was willing to […]
Onesimus Needed Someone To Intercede On His Behalf Roman law allowed for a freeman to intercede on behalf of a slave. While a fugitive in Rome, Onesimus met Paul and was converted by him (Phile. 10). It is possible that Paul had also converted Philemon (Phile. 19). Since Paul knew Philemon, he could intercede on […]