If, therefore, thou count me a partner, [7] as a brother in Christ, as a member of Christ with thee, receive him as myself. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] As a partner, ut socium, Greek: koinonon. ==================== read more
15-22 When we speak of the nature of any sin or offence against God, the evil of it is not to be lessened; but in a penitent sinner, as God covers it, so must we. Such changed characters often become a blessing to all among whom they reside. Christianity does not do away our duties to others, but directs to the right doing of them. True penitents will be open in owning their faults, as doubtless Onesimus had been to Paul, upon his being awakened and brought to repentance; especially in cases of... read more
Another Point Urged by the Apostle. v. 15. For perhaps he therefore departed for a season that thou shouldest receive him forever; v. 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! v. 17. If thou count me, therefore, a partner, receive him as myself. v. 18. If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on mine account; v. 19. I, Paul, have written it with mine own hand, I... read more
IIIEarnest intercession for the fugitive Onesimus, and commendation of himPhilemon 1:8-218Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin [upon] thee that which is convenient [becoming];6 9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee [beseech rather, and without “thee”],7 being [. Being] such an one as Paul the aged an old man], and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. [comma merely.] I beseech thee for my son [child] Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds [Onesimus belongs here],... read more
THE EPISTLE TO PHILEMON V. Phm_1:15-19 R.V. THE first words of these verses are connected with the preceding by the "for" at the beginning; that is to say, the thought that possibly the Divine purpose in permitting the flight of Onesimus was his restoration, in eternal and holy relationship, to Philemon, was Paul’s reason for not carrying out his wish to keep Onesimus as his own attendant and helper. "I did not decide, though I very much wished, to retain him without your consent, because... read more
To Be Received as a Brother Philemon 1:15-25 The Apostle’s pleas for the restoration of Onesimus to his old trusted position in the household of Philemon are very touching. He suggests, first, that there may have been a divine purpose in it all, and that the former’s flight had been permitted as a step in the entire renovation of the slave’s nature. And, therefore, because Philemon and Onesimus were two Christians, their relationship had been transformed. “In the flesh, Philemon has the... read more
Onesimus Philemon 1:1-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The march of the Gospel in the early years. The Early Church gave itself very definitely to the propaganda of the Gospel. This had been the command of God, and this was the leading of the Holy Spirit, who had come to make the Church His Habitation. On the Day of Pentecost there were about three thousand saved. Shortly after, the number of disciples reached five thousand. So mightily did the Word of God increase and prevail. 2. Families which... read more
‘If then you count me as a partner, receive him as myself.’ He then puts in his plea on Onesimus’ behalf, in case Philemon is not yet fully convinced about forgiving and receiving Onesimus in the terms described by Paul. If he genuinely counted Paul as a partner (sharer in common) in the Gospel, let him receive Onesimus as if he was Paul himself. He could have used no stronger argument. read more
Philemon 1:8-Ecclesiastes : . The Request on Behalf of Onesimus.— Paul might confidently presume to issue commands to Philemon— Paul an ambassador, and at the time of writing actually a prisoner, of Christ Jesus— but for love’ s sake he prefers to make entreaty. He entreats Philemon, therefore, on behalf of one who has become his son, the child of his imprisonment, Onesimus— an unprofitable servant, it is to be feared, to Philemon in the past, but now the reverse of unprofitable to him, yes,... read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Philemon 1:8-20
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 in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: (12) Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: (13) Whom I would have retained with... read more