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John Calvin's Bible Commentary

Philemon 1:24

24Demas. This is the same person who afterwards forsook him, as he complains in the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy 4:10.) And if one of Paul’s assistants, having become weary and discouraged, was afterwards drawn aside by the vanity of the world, let no man reckon too confidently on the zeal of a single year; but, considering how large a portion of the journey still remains to be accomplished, let him pray to God for steadfastness.

END OF THE COMMENTARIES ON THE EPISTLE TO PHILEMON.

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See also Philemon 1:24 in other biblical comments:

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse Philemon 1:24. _MARCUS, ARISTARCHUS_, c.] These were all acquaintances of Philemon, and probably Colossians and may be all considered as joining here with St. Paul in his request for Onesimus....

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    MARCUS, ARISTARCHUS, DEMAS, AND LUCAS - see the notes at the Epistle to the Colossians, Colossians 4:10, Colossians 4:14....

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    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 ...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    CLOSING WORDS. Meanwhile let Philemon get a room ready for Paul also; for he has good hope that their prayers will be answered by his release. Epaphras, who is sharing his imprisonment, sends greeting...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    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...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    A MAN TO WHOM IT WAS EASY TO APPEAL (Philemon 1:1-7)...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    MARCUS. See Acts 12:12; Acts 12:25; Acts 15:37; Acts 15:39. Col 4:10. 2 Timot

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas_ Cp. Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:14, and notes. This group of names (with the names of Archippus, Philemon 1:2 above, and Onesimus,...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    23, 24. _Salutations from friends _...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    ΜΆΡΚΟΣ, ἈΡΊΣΤΑΡΧΟΣ. On these two names see Colossians 4:10, notes. In Col. also they precede Demas and Luke, though in the reverse order. They are there expressly said to be of the circumcision, and a...

  • Charles Rose Commentaries

    ΣΥΝΕΡΓΌΣ (G4904) сотрудник (_см._ Philemon 1:1). О домашних церквях в античном христианском мире _см._ Philemon 1:2.Послание к евреям Евреям 1...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    IV. _SALUTATIONS AND BENEDICTION;_ PHILEMON 1:23-25. 23. Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee; 24. _and so do_ Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers. a. As he doe...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _MARCUS, ARISTARCHUS, DEMAS, LUCAS, MY FELLOWLABOURERS._ No JFB commentary on this verse....

  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

    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...

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    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...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    Philemon 1:21 contain the conclusion of the Epistle — hope to visit Philemon soon, salutation, and blessing. (21) CONFIDENCE IN THY OBEDIENCE. — It is curious to notice how, in this conclusion, St. Pa...

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    CHAPTER 5 Philemon 1:20 (R.V.) We have already had occasion to point out that Paul's pleading with Philemon, and the motives which he adduces, are expressions, on a lower level, of the greatest princ...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    Μάρκος : _i.e._, John Mark, _cf._ Acts 12:25; Acts 15:37; Philippians 4:10; he and Aristarchus were Jewish-Christians (Colossians 4:11). Δη

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    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...

  • Gary Hampton Commentaries

    CLOSING REMARKS In the Colossian letter (Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:12), Epaphras is portrayed as one of the Colossians and a minister among them. He, like Paul, was imprisoned. He joined Paul in se...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. (22) But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    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...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    MARCUS, ARISTARCHUS, DEMAS, LUCAS,.... Marcus was Barnabas's sister's son, the son of that Mary, in whose house the church met, and prayed for Peter when in prison; whose name was John Mark, whom Saul...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Ver. 24. _Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas_] Here Demas was in good credit with the apostle, but soon after fell away; like as glass, and some baser m...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _There salute thee Epaphras_, &c. Respecting these persons, see on Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:12; Colossians 4:14. In that chapter,...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    CONCLUDING REMARKS AND GREETING....

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    MARCUS, ARISTARCHUS, DEMAS, LUCAS, MY FELLOW-LABORERS....

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    23-25 Never have believers found more enjoyment of God, than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this the apostle begins and ends. All grace is from...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    All ministers of the gospel: they are also named, COLOSSIANS 4:10,12,14: they were all at this time at Rome with Paul: see Acts 12:12,25 Acts 15:37,39 19:29 20:4 27:2...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Philemon 1:24 Mark G3138 Aristarchus G708 Demas G1214 Luke G3065 my G3450 laborers G4904 Marcus -...

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

    _Salutations and Benediction,_ vv. 23-25. The salutation of one whom they knew and who had laboured among them heads the list. The others who are mentioned may have been known by name if not by face....

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

    Philemon 1:24. AND TO DO MARK. Doubtless the John Mark who on the first missionary journey had turned back and left Paul and Silas. He had not ceased, however, to work in Christ's cause, and the apost...

  • Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament

    The other "co-workers" (συνεργο) here (Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke) are all named in detail in Colossians 4:10-14 with kindly words....

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Greeting to Philemon. Intercession for Onesimus. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Timothy, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Paul, Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas. CONCLUSION: Wise and good...

  • The Bible Study New Testament

    MY FELLOW WORKERS. These are also in Rome with him. MARK. See the introduction to the Gospel of Mark. ARISTARCHUS. See Acts 27:2. DEMAS. See note on Colossians 4:14. LAKE. See introduction to the Gosp...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _There salute thee--_ APOSTOLIC SALUTATIONS The salutations which the apostle delivered in such numbers and so earnestly-- 1. Rest on faith and a confession of the one true Church of the Lord. 2....

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:24 MARK, ARISTARCHUS, DEMAS, AND LUKE are also named in Colossians 4:10,...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:21 Personal Remarks and Greetings. Paul concludes the letter by sharing his plans to travel to Colossae (vv. Philemon 1:21). He also send

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    _CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Philemon 1:20. LET ME HAVE JOY.—The apostle appeals to what has been a customary thing with Philemon (Philemon 1:7). The verb is at the root of the name Onesimus. Phi...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    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...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    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...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    Acts 12:12,25; Acts 13:13; Acts 15:37; Colossians 4:10; 2 Timot

  • Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament (4 Volume Set)

    Mark. Probably John Mark the evangelist. He appears as the companion of Paul, Acts 12:25; Colossians 4:10; 2 Timothy 4:11. Aristarchus. A Thessalonian. Alluded to...

  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

    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...

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