CONTENTS
The Apostle very affectionately addresseth Philemon, on the Subject of
his receiving back his Servant Onesimus, and forgiving him all Wrongs.
He opens his Epistle, with his usual Salutation, of Grace, and Peace;
and closeth with the same.... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto
Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, (2) And to our
beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in
thy house: (3) Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ.
We never can su... [ Continue Reading ]
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, (5)
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus,
and toward all saints; (6) That the communication of thy faith may
become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in
you in Christ Jesus. (7) For... [ Continue Reading ]
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 Jesus
Christ. (10) I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten
in my bonds: (11) Which... [ Continue Reading ]
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 unto
you. (23) There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ
Jesus; (24) Marcus, Aristarch... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
READER! do not fail to observe in this short Epistle, short as it is,
the wonderful ways and works of God. In the family of Philemon under
all the means of grace the heart of Onesimus remains hardened But
after his departure and unfaithfulness to his Master the grace of God
meets him el... [ Continue Reading ]