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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philemon 1:1-7

I. In the Phlm. 1:1, 2 of the preface we have the persons from and to whom it is written, with some annexed note or title, implying somewhat of argument to the purpose of the letter. 1. The persons writing: Paul, the principal, who calls himself a prisoner of Jesus Christ, that is, for Jesus Christ. To be a prisoner simply is no comfort nor honour; but such as Paul was, for the faith and preaching of the gospel, this was true glory, and proper to move Phlm. upon the request made to him by such... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philemon 1:1-7

1:1-7 This is a letter from Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, the brother, to Philemon our well-beloved and our fellow-worker; and to Apphia, the sister, and to Archippus, our fellow-soldier, and to the Church in your house. Grace be to you and peace from God, our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I always thank my God when I make mention of you in my prayers, for I hear of your love and your faith, which you have to the Lord Jesus, and to all God's dedicated... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:3

Grace to you and peace, from God ,.... Which is the same form of salutation used in the other epistles; See Gill on Romans 1:7 for though this epistle is but a very small one, yet it is introduced in the same form as the larger epistles are; and has an inscription in the former verse, a salutation in this, and a preface in the three following. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:1-3

The hallowing of the ordinary intercourse of life. The salutation . Philemon's house had become a church, and the Church was in his house; thereby the household was made holy. Every household should likewise be made holy by the Christian profession and practice of its heads—the master and mistress. A profession of religion alone will not have this effect ; there must be the daily practice of self-restraint, forbearance, Christian charity, and mutual love. Religion not wholly or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:1-3

The address and salutation. This strictly private letter, which has been well called "the polite Epistle," carries upon the face of it a clear explanation of its contents. I. THE WRITER OF THE EPISTLE . "Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ." He does not describe himself as an apostle, for there was no need here to assert his authority, but as a prisoner, to bespeak the sympathy of Philemon. He was not a prisoner for crime, but for the cause of Christ, and therefore "not ashamed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:3

Grace to you, and peace. The secular formula of salutation was χαίρειν ( Acts 23:1-35 . 26); in Latin, multam or plurimare salutem ant plenissimam . St. Paul's formula was almost invariably as above, "Grace to you, and peace" ( Romans 1:7 ; 1 Corinthians 1:3 ; Galatians 1:3 ; and others). To Timothy ( 1 Timothy 1:2 ; 2 Timothy 1:2 ) and Titus 1:4 , "Grace, mercy, and peace." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:3

The Christian family. The family of Philemon was Christian, doubtless, both in profession and practice. Many families at the present day are Christian in profession, but not in practice. The family really Christian may be known (like the individual) by its fruits ( Matthew 7:20 ). I. IN IT GOD 'S NAME IS HONORED . He is habitually regarded and spoken of as the Giver of all the family happiness, and of whatever measure of prosperity it enjoys. The parents have received... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philemon 1:3

Grace to you, and peace ... - See if the notes at Romans 1:7. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philemon 1:1-3

Philemon 1:1-3 . Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ To whom, as such, Philemon could deny nothing. Paul does not call himself an apostle, because he wrote to Philemon only in the character of a friend, to request a favour rather than to enjoin what was fit, Philemon 1:8-9; and Timothy Who was now with Paul at Rome, though, it is probable, not in prison; our brother So the apostle calls him, to add dignity to his character; unto Philemon, our dearly beloved That is, the dearly beloved of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:1-21

CONTENTS OF THE LETTERPaul greets Philemon, his wife Apphia, and the other believers who meet in their home. He also greets Archippus, who was possibly their son and who was serving God in that region (1-3; cf. Colossians 4:17). Paul rejoices because of what he has heard (probably from Epaphras and Onesimus; cf. Colossians 1:7-8; Colossians 4:9,Colossians 4:12) of Philemon’s strong faith in God and sincere love for God’s people. This faith and love have been a source of strength and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philemon 1:1-7

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philemon 1:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philemon 1:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philemon 1:1-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:1-21

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