Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, > Philemon 1:2 Reflection Philemon 1:1 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing paul, […]
Philemon
The book of Philemon is a brief yet powerful New Testament letter from the Apostle Paul, written to Philemon regarding his slave Onesimus. It highlights themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and Christian love, showing how faith in Christ transforms relationships. Paul appeals for Onesimus not merely as a request, but as a call to see him as a brother in Christ, emphasizing the power of grace to restore and unite.
Philemon demonstrates the practical application of the gospel in daily life. It teaches believers to treat others with compassion, to extend forgiveness, and to act in ways that reflect God’s mercy. The letter shows that true Christian living involves humility, love, and reconciliation, even in complex social situations.
This book encourages reflection on personal relationships and challenges believers to embody the principles of Christ in every interaction. It is a timeless reminder that faith transforms hearts, fosters unity, and brings healing where conflict or division exists.
Explore the book of Philemon to understand forgiveness, experience the power of reconciliation, and see how Christlike love can transform relationships.
Philemon 1:10
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: < Philemon 1:9 | > Philemon 1:11 Reflection Philemon 1:10 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing […]
Philemon 1:11
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: < Philemon 1:10 | > Philemon 1:12 Reflection Philemon 1:11 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. […]
Philemon 1:12
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: < Philemon 1:11 | > Philemon 1:13 Reflection Philemon 1:12 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing […]
Philemon 1:13
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: < Philemon 1:12 | > Philemon 1:14 Reflection Philemon 1:13 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be […]
Philemon 1:14
But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. < Philemon 1:13 | > Philemon 1:15 Reflection Philemon 1:14 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but […]
Philemon 1:15
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; < Philemon 1:14 | > Philemon 1:16 Reflection Philemon 1:15 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By […]
Philemon 1:16
Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? < Philemon 1:15 | > Philemon 1:17 Reflection Philemon 1:16 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and […]
Philemon 1:17
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. < Philemon 1:16 | > Philemon 1:18 Reflection Philemon 1:17 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing count, therefore, partner, […]
Philemon 1:18
If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; < Philemon 1:17 | > Philemon 1:19 Reflection Philemon 1:18 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing […]
Philemon 1:19
I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. < Philemon 1:18 | > Philemon 1:20 Reflection Philemon 1:19 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, […]
Philemon 1:2
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: < Philemon 1:1 | > Philemon 1:3 Reflection Philemon 1:2 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. […]
Philemon 1:20
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. < Philemon 1:19 | > Philemon 1:21 Reflection Philemon 1:20 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]
Philemon 1:21
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. < Philemon 1:20 | > Philemon 1:22 Reflection Philemon 1:21 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words […]
Philemon 1:22
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. < Philemon 1:21 | > Philemon 1:23 Reflection Philemon 1:22 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its […]
Philemon 1:23
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; < Philemon 1:22 | > Philemon 1:24 Reflection Philemon 1:23 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing salute, epaphras, fellowprisoner, christ, it […]
Philemon 1:24
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. < Philemon 1:23 | > Philemon 1:25 Reflection Philemon 1:24 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing marcus, aristarchus, demas, lucas, it invites the reader […]
Philemon 1:25
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. < Philemon 1:24 Reflection Philemon 1:25 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing grace, lord, jesus, christ, it invites […]
Philemon 1:3
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. < Philemon 1:2 | > Philemon 1:4 Reflection Philemon 1:3 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing […]
Philemon 1:4
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, < Philemon 1:3 | > Philemon 1:5 Reflection Philemon 1:4 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. By emphasizing thank, making, […]
Philemon 1:5
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; < Philemon 1:4 | > Philemon 1:6 Reflection Philemon 1:5 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]
Philemon 1:6
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. < Philemon 1:5 | > Philemon 1:7 Reflection Philemon 1:6 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be […]
Philemon 1:7
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. < Philemon 1:6 | > Philemon 1:8 Reflection Philemon 1:7 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but […]
Philemon 1:8
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, < Philemon 1:7 | > Philemon 1:9 Reflection Philemon 1:8 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. […]
Philemon 1:9
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. < Philemon 1:8 | > Philemon 1:10 Reflection Philemon 1:9 sits within Philemon, Paul’s personal appeal, where Scripture often draws attention to forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and gospel-shaped relationships. This verse may […]