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Verse Philemon 1:8. _WHEREFORE, THOUGH I MIGHT BE MUCH BOLD_] It would
be better to read: _Wherefore, although I have much authority through_
_Christ, to command thee to do what is proper; yet, on acc...
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WHEREFORE, THOUGH I MIGHT BE MUCH BOLD IN CHRIST - Though I might have
much boldness as an apostle of Christ. He means that he was invested
with authority by the Lord Jesus, and would have a right, as...
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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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I could well be bold in Christ to give you orders as to where your
duty lies, but for love's sake I would rather put it in the form of a
request, I, Paul, such as I am, an old man now, a prisoner of C...
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A MAN TO WHOM IT WAS EASY TO APPEAL (Philemon 1:1-7)...
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THOUGH... BOLD. Literally having much boldness (Greek. _parrhesia_,
freedom of speech). Compare Acts 2:29.
ENJOIN. command. Greek. _epitasso_
CONVENIENT. Greek. _aneko_. See Ephesians 5:4....
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A personal Request: Onesimus
8. _Wherefore_ Because I am writing to one whose life is the fruit of
_a loving_heart.
_though I might be much bold_ Lit., "_having much boldness_"; but the
insertion of...
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ΔΙΌ. An application of the preceding statement (Philemon 1:4-7),
particularly of that of the effect produced by Philemon’s love.
Probably expanded by διὰ τὴν�, and in any case to be taken
closely with...
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8–20. _The Request
_...
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ΔΙΌ (G1352) следовательно,
ΠΑΡΡΗΣΊΑ (G3954) свобода речи,
открытость, смелость, откровенность,
пыл (TLNT; TDNT; O'Brien),
ΈΧΩΝ _praes. act. part. от_ ΕΧΩ (G2192) иметь.
Уступительное _part._, "хотя...
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_PHILEMON 1:8_.— After this preparation, the apostle comes to the
main subject of his Epistle; which was, to request Philemon to take
Onesimus into his favour again. The main argument which he urges i...
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III. _PAUL'S INTERCESSION FOR ONESIMUS;_ PHILEMON 1:8-22.
8. Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that
which is befitting, 9. yet for love's sake I rather beseech, being
suc...
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Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that
which is convenient, WHEREFORE - because of my love, I "beseech,"
rather than "enjoin," or authoritatively command.
I MIGHT ... E...
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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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(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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(8, 9) WHEREFORE... FOR LOVE’S SAKE... — Still the same idea runs
on. Philemon’s love, shown in Christian fellowship, is in the
Apostle’s mind; “therefore,” he adds, “for love’s sake”
— speaking in th...
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CHAPTER 5
Philemon 1:8 (R.V.)
After honest and affectionate praise of Philemon, the Apostle now
approaches the main purpose of his letter. But even now he does not
blurt it out at once. He probably a...
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Διό : _i.e._, because of the good that he has heard concerning
Philemon; he must keep up his reputation. ἐπιάσσειν : “to
enjoin,” or “command”; the word is used “rather of commanding
which attaches to...
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A PLEA FOR THE RETURNING SLAVE
Philemon 1:1
Onesimus had known the Apostle well in the old days when Paul visited
at the house of his master Philemon, who seems to have been a man of
importance. His...
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A SPECIAL REQUEST FOR ONESIMUS
Knowing Philemon shared out of love for the brethren, Paul made a
request. As an apostle, he could have commanded but he set it forth as
a plea based upon the love found...
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Wherefore, though I might have much confidence, &c. Now St. Paul
disposeth Philemon to grant his request, I am persuaded I might
command thee, and thou wouldst not take it amiss. (Witham) --- To
comma...
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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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8._Wherefore, while I have great confidence in Christ to command
thee_. That is, “though I have authority so that I might justly
command thee, yet thy love makes me prefer to entreat thee.”...
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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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WHEREFORE, THOUGH I MIGHT BE MUCH BOLD IN CHRIST,.... Or use much
freedom of speech in the name of Christ, as an ambassador of his, and
great authority as his apostle, which was given him for edificat...
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Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that
which is convenient,
Ver. 8. _That which is convenient_] το ανηκον, or, that which
is thy duty. _Officium autem est ius actionis a...
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_Wherefore_ Because we are so well assured of thy benevolent
disposition, and thy constant readiness to do every good in thy power;
_though I might be much bold in Christ_ Might take great freedom in...
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I MIGHT; he might, as an inspired apostle, command Philemon to do THAT
WHICH IS CONVENIENT; that is, becoming; the thing, namely, which he
was about to state, and which it was the duty of Philemon to...
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PAUL'S INTERCESSION FOR ONESIMUS....
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Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that
which is convenient,...
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8-14 It does not lower any one to condescend, and sometimes even to
beseech, where, in strictness of right, we might command: the apostle
argues from love, rather than authority, in behalf of one con...
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OLBGrk;
WHEREFORE, THOUGH I MIGHT BE MUCH BOLD IN CHRIST; in the Greek it is:
Wherefore, having much parrhsian, boldness, liberty or freedom of
speech, or much power and authority, or right, as HEBREW...
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Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians
For it was needful for me to have been stirred up by you in faith,
exhortation, patience, and long-suffering. But inasmuch as love
suffers me not to be silent in...
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Philemon 1:8 Therefore G1352 be G2192 (G5723) very G4183 bold G3954 in
G1722 Christ G5547 command G2004 ...
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Philemon 1:8. WHEREFORE. Here St. Paul expresses confidence that his
prayers for Philemon will not be unanswered. God will show to him what
his duty in this matter is, and so the apostle does not comm...
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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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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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I COULD BE BOLD ENOUGH. Since he has heard so much about the love
which Philemon has, he has confidence in what he _would do,_ to just
go ahead and order him to accept Onesimus. This would be his righ...
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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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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philemon 1:8. THOUGH I MIGHT BE MUCH BOLD.—R.V. better, “though I
have all boldness.” St. Paul feels that his relationship to Philemon
might warrant the casting away...
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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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2 Corinthians 3:12; 2 Corinthians 10:1,2; 2 Corinthians 11:21; 1
Thessalonians 2:2,6;...
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Wherefore. Seeing that I have these proofs of thy love. Connect with I
rather beseech (ver. 9).
I might be much bold [π ο λ λ η ν π α ρ ρ η σ ι α ν ε
χ ω ν]. Better, as Rev., I have all boldness. Parj...
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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...
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I might be bold in Christ — Through the authority he hath given me....
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Observe here, The marvellous condescending humility of our apostle in
these expressions: As an apostle he was the highest ruler and officer
in the church of God, and had the fullest authority and powe...