The Book of Philemon (It's only one chapter)
I have rewritten and expanded all my entries about Colossians and Philemon into a complete series on my new blog. The entries are ordered by chapter, as they were on this blog. Click the image below to read the series.
Philemon verses 8-12:
Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I appeal to you on the basis of love. I then, as Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus— 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.
12 I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you.
Philemon verses 15-18:
Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back for good— 16 no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.
17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. 18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.
Philemon verse 22:
And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.
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