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Philemon 1:19
Philemon 1:19
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Philemon 1 — OverviewPhilemon 1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this epistle we have, I. The preface, ver. 1-7. II. The substance
and body of it, ver. 8-21. And then the conclusion, ver. 22, to the
end.
Apostolic Salutations; Gratitude on Philemon's Behalf. (a. d. 62.)Philemon 1 — OverviewPhilemon 1 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePhilemon 1:1, Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.Philemon 1 — OverviewPhilemon 1 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis epistle was written by the Apostle Paul, when a prisoner at Rome, as appears from its inscription and subscription; and seems to have been written at the same time, in the year 60, and sent by the same hand, as the…Philemon 1:1-25Philemon 1:1-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryExpositionPhilemon 1:8-25Philemon 1:8-25 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here,
I. The main business of the epistle, which was to plead with Philemon
on behalf of Onesimus, that he would receive him and be reconciled to
him. Many arguments Paul urges for this purpose, v. 8-21.…Philemon 1:19Philemon 1:19 · The Pulpit CommentaryI Paul have written—write it (Revised Version)—with my own hand, I will repay it. Thus St. Paul took upon himself legally the repayment of the debt. "Prioribus verbis proprie cautio [a bail or security] continetur: his…
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