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Philemon 1:1-7
Paul writes to Philemon from prison
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Philemon 1:1-7
Paul writes to Philemon from prison
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Paul writes to Philemon from prison
Philemon 1:1–7
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Chuck Swindoll writes: “I recall, as a little barefoot boy with a cowlick of snow-white hair on my forehead, standing erect in my classroom and repeating the “Pledge of Allegiance” one Thanksgiving season. Our nation was at war and times were hard. My teacher had l … More
In this short personal letter to Philemon Paul writes from prison as a friend to a friend (v. 1). Paul is imprisoned in Rome while waiting trial after his appeal to Caesar (Acts 28:16, 30-31). Although several names are mentioned, the main content of the letter is addressed to Philemon, the master of the house who is living at Colossae. His wife is Apphia and his son is Archippus who are together with Epaphras, the founder of the church (v. 2). Paul prays that the Lord will be kind and bless his friend with peace (v. 3)!
He goes on to tell Philemon, that each time he mentions him in prayer, he thanks God for him and his faith in the Lord and his love for all of God’s people (vv. 4-5). As he shares his faith with others, he prays that they may come to know all the blessings Christ has given to them (v. 6). Paul expresses to Philemon how much his love has made him happy and has greatly encouraged him in his walk with the Lord (v. 7). It has also cheered the hearts of God’s people.
Application
Just as Paul reflects on Philemon’s love and kindness to others I should be opening myself and my home to others. As I do this it will bring refreshment to the hearts of God’s people.
Philemon 1:1-7 (English Standard Version)
Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ. For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.
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