Philemon
Paul Writes to Philemon From Prison
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 awaiting 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 Ph …
Plea For Forgiveness
Paul makes a strong plea for Philemon to forgive Onesimus for running away and stealing from him and to welcome him back (vv. 8-9). Paul’s mentions that he is aged and also a prisoner was probably made to gain Philemon’s approval. Paul must have been nearly sixty years …