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Verse Philemon 1:18. _IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE, OR OWETH_ THEE _AUGHT_]
Had the apostle been assured that Onesimus had _robbed_ his master, he
certainly would not have spoken in this hypothetical way;...
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IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE - Either by escaping from you, or by failing
to perform what he had agreed to, or by unfaithfulness when he was
with you as a servant, or by taking your property when he went a...
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ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATION
_ 1. The greeting (Philemon 1:1)_
2. Recognition of Philemon's faith and love (Philemon 1:4)
3. Concerning the reception of Onesimus (Philemon 1:8)
4.The conclusion ...
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THE REQUEST ON BEHALF OF ONESIMUS. Paul might confidently presume to
issue commands to Philemon Paul an ambassador, and at the time of
writing actually a prisoner, of Christ Jesus but for love's sake...
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A MAN TO WHOM IT WAS EASY TO APPEAL (Philemon 1:1-7)...
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If he has done you any damage or owes you anything, put it down to my
account. I, Paul, write with my own hand--I will repay it, not to
mention to you that you owe your very self to me. Yes, my brothe...
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HATH. Omit.
PUT... ON... ACCOUNT. Greek. _ellogeo_. Only here and Romans 5:13
(imputed)....
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_If he hath wronged thee_ Lit., BUT IF HE WRONGED THEE, before, or
when, he fled. See on Philemon 1:11. Horace (_Sat_., 1. i. 78) says
how the anxious master "fears lest his slaves should pillage him...
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ΕἸ ΔΈ ΤΙ. The δέ states an objection which Philemon might
raise against the reception of Onesimus. The hypothetical term is
probably due to a desire to avoid all irritation, “Attic
politeness” (Mey.),...
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8–20. _The Request
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ΉΔΊΚΗΣΈΝ _aor. ind. act. от_ ΆΔΙΚΈΩ (G91)
поступать несправедливо, обижать
кого-л., оскорблять,
ΟΦΕΊΛΕΙ _praes. ind. act. от_ ΌΦΕΙΛΈΩ (G3784) быть
должным кому-л. ΈΛΛΌΓΑ _praes. imper. act. от_
ΈΛΛΟΓ...
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IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE,— Here is a plain confirmation of the
doctrine of restitution. Where any person has injured another, he is
obliged by the laws of God and conscience to make reparation as far a...
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18. BUT IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE AT ALL, OR OWETH _THEE_ AUGHT, PUT
THAT TO MINE ACCOUNT;
a.
This verse answers a possible objection that might be raised by
Philemon: How can I receive Onesimus back...
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If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine
account;
'But [ de (G1161)] if (thou wilt not "receive him" because) he hath
wronged thee:' milder than 'robbed thee.' Onesimus confess...
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4 The name Philemon means "fond". He seems to have been a most
exemplary character, whose reputation had reached Paul's ears, and had
given him joy in the midst of the sorrows and dangers of his situa...
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A VERY PRECIOUS LETTER
PAUL’S LETTER TO PHILEMON
_KEITH NEVILLE AND MARION ADAMS_
ABOUT THIS LETTER
This is a very personal letter. It does not teach about Christian
beliefs. It does not give ad...
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(18) IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE. — Properly, _If he wronged thee,_
evidently referring to the time of Onesimus’ escape. “If he oweth
thee ought” is similarly, in all probability, an allusion to some
thef...
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(8-20) Here St. Paul enters on the main subject of his Letter — the
recommendation to Philemon of his runaway slave, Onesimus. All
thoughtful readers of the Epistle must recognise in this a peculiar
c...
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CHAPTER 5
Philemon 1:15 (R.V.)
The first words of these verses are connected with the preceding by
the "for" at the beginning; that is to say, the thought that possibly
the Divine purpose in permitti...
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εἰ δὲ τι : as Lightfoot says, the case is stated
hypothetically, but the words doubtless describe the actual offence of
Onesimus. ἐλλόγα : only elsewhere in N.T. in Romans 5:13; it
occurs on the papyr...
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TO BE RECEIVED AS A BROTHER
Philemon 1:15
The Apostle's pleas for the restoration of Onesimus to his old trusted
position in the household of Philemon are very touching. He suggests,
first, that ther...
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PHILEMON ENCOURAGED
Remember, Paul considered Philemon to be a fellow worker, or partner,
in the spreading of the gospel (verse 1). On the basis of such a
partnership, Philemon should have been ready...
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_If he hath wronged thee in any thing, as he confesses, put it to my
account, to my debtor, I will repay it, and satisfy thee for it.
(Witham)_...
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Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that
which is convenient, (9) Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee,
being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of...
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18_If in any thing he hath done thee injury_. Hence we may infer that
Onesimus had likewise stolen something from his master, as was
customary with fugitives; and yet he softens the criminality of the...
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The very beautiful and interesting Epistle to Philemon does not
require much comment; it is an expression of the love which works by
the Spirit within the assembly of God in all the circumstances of
i...
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IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE,.... By squandering away his time, spoiling
his work, or corrupting his fellow servants:
OR OWETH THEE OUGHT; by embezzling his master's goods, robbing him of
his money, and r...
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If he hath wronged thee, or oweth _thee_ ought, put that on mine
account;
Ver. 18. _If he hath wronged thee_] His shameful escape the apostle
sweetly mitigateth by the name of wrong; his theft, of de...
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_If thou count me therefore a partner_ Κοινωνον, _a
companion_, one having fellowship with thee in Christ, or a sharer
with thee in the blessings of the gospel, the dearest bond of
friendship; _receiv...
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OWETH THEE; if Onesimus had in any way become indebted to Philemon,
PUT THAT ON MINE ACCOUNT; charge the debt to me. I hereby pledge
myself to repay it....
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ANOTHER POINT URGED BY THE APOSTLE....
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IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE, OR OWETH THEE AUGHT, PUT THAT ON MINE
ACCOUNT;...
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15-22 When we speak of the nature of any sin or offence against God,
the evil of it is not to be lessened; but in a penitent sinner, as God
covers it, so must we. Such changed characters often become...
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Philemon 1:18 But G1161 if G1487 wronged G91 (G5656) you G4571 or
G2228 owes G3784 (G5719) anything...
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_The Apostle's Petition and Arguments in support of it,_ vv. 8-22.
St. Paul lays aside any claim which he might have been bold to make,
and entreats that Onesimus may be taken back again. He makes thi...
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Philemon 1:18. AND IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE. The slave setting forth on
such a long journey as that from Colossæ to Rome must have needed no
small amount of money, and it may well be that Onesimus had...
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BUT IF HE HATH WRONGED THEE AT ALL
(ε δε τ ηδικησε σε). Condition of the first class,
assumed to be true. Onesimus did wrong (ηδικησε, first aorist
active indicative of αδικηο, to wrong, without ju...
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ACCOUNT
(Philemon 1:17); (Philemon 1:18) perfectly illustrate imputation:
"Receive him as myself" -- reckon to him my merit;
"If he hath wronged thee or oweth thee ought, put that on mine
account...
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CONTENTS: Greeting to Philemon. Intercession for Onesimus.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Timothy, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Paul,
Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas.
CONCLUSION: Wise and good...
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CHARGE IT TO MY ACCOUNT. Some think this implies Onesimus had robbed
Philemon, but this is not necessarily so. It was enough of a crime to
run away....
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_If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought _
THEFT
The form only is hypothetical.
The case is put as one which is absolutely unquestionable. No doubt
Onesimus robbed his master when he ran away....
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PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:8 Paul’s Appeal to Philemon for
Onesimus. Paul makes his appeal by first describing the remarkable
change that has happened to Onesimus (vv. Philem
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PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:18 IF HE HAS WRONGED YOU suggests that
Onesimus probably took money from Philemon when he ran away. Roman
society expected brutal punishment of runaway slaves or bondservan...
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philemon 1:17. IF THOU COUNT ME THEREFORE A PARTNER.—The
master-stroke of the apostle’s policy. Who would not pay a goodly
price for the privilege of calling such a ma...
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EXPOSITION
PHILEMON 1:1
A PRISONER OF CHRIST JESUS. He writes a private letter, as friend to
friend, and therefore does not describe himself by his official title
of apostle. Having to plead the cau...
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Tonight let's turn to Philemon. Philemon was written by Paul the
apostle unto the man whose name is Philemon who lived in Colossi. This
letter was written at the same time that Paul wrote the Colossia...
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Isaiah 53:4...
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If he hath wronged [ε ι η δ ι κ δ σ ε ν]. The indicative
mood with the conditional particle may imply that what is put
hypothetically is really a fact : if he wronged thee as he did.
Oweth. Perhaps i...
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ONESIMUS
Philemon 1:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
1. The march of the Gospel in the early years. The Early Church gave
itself very definitely to the propaganda of the Gospel. This had been
the command of Go...