Philemon Chapter 1

A Plea for Onesimus

New Testament Unknown Verses Philemon

Chapter Summary

Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive and receive back his runaway slave Onesimus

Key Verses

Philemon 1:10 Philemon 1:16 Philemon 1:17

Scripture Content

I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. No longer as a bondservant but more than a bondservant, as a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

Themes & Topics

Forgiveness Transformation Christian Brotherhood Reconciliation

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