Philemon 1:24 NIV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philemon 1:24

and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers.For discussion of Mark, see my introduction to the Gospel of Mark in my Commentary on Mark; for discussion of Luke, see in the introduction to the Gospel of Luke in my Commentary on Luke; Aristarchus is discussed in my Commentary on Acts, p. 375; in fact all four of these characters are discussed in my Commentary on Galatians, ..., pp. 420-423, to which reference is made. All of these are well-known New Testament names. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philemon 1:22-25

IV. CONCLUDING MATTERS vv.22-25 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philemon 1:23-24

Epaphras was the evangelist of the Lycus Valley and a leading man in the church at Colossae, probably the leading pastor (Colossians 1:7; cf. Philippians 2:25). He was probably not in prison with Paul (Colossians 1:8; cf. Colossians 4:10). "Fellow-prisoner" is more likely a figurative expression referring to the Christian’s spiritual warfare. Paul mentioned his other four companions in Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:14. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philemon 1:21-25

Philemon 1:21-25 contain the conclusion of the Epistle—hope to visit Philemon soon, salutation, and blessing.(21) Confidence in thy obedience.—It is curious to notice how, in this conclusion, St. Paul seems to glide, as it were insensibly, out of the tone of entreaty as to an equal, into the authority of a superior. The word “obedience” is found in 2 Corinthians 7:15, there in connection with “fear and trembling.” He preferred to appeal to Philemon’s love; he knew that in any case he could rely... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:20-25

Chapter 5 Philemon 1:20-25 (R.V.)We have already had occasion to point out that Paul’s pleading with Philemon, and the motives which he adduces, are expressions, on a lower level, of the greatest principles of Christian ethics. If the closing salutations be left out of sight for the moment, there are here three verses, each containing a thought which needs only to be cast into its most general form to show itself as a large Christian truth.I. Philemon 1:20 gives the final moving form of the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Philemon 1:1-25

Analysis and Annotation 1. The greeting (Philemon 1:1-3 ) 2. Recognition of Philemon’s faith and love (Philemon 1:4-7 ) 3. Concerning the reception of Onesimus (Philemon 1:8-21 ) 4.The conclusion (Philemon 1:22-25 ) Philemon 1:1-3 He speaks of himself as a prisoner of Christ Jesus; the Lord had made him a prisoner. He addresses Philemon (meaning: friendly, loving), the beloved, and his fellow-laborer. Apphia was probably the wife of Philemon; Archippus is called “fellow soldier”; he... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Philemon 1:21-25

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. (22) But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. (23) There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; (24) Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. (25) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant. I do not think it' needful to detain the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Philemon 1:23-25

23-25 Never have believers found more enjoyment of God, than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this the apostle begins and ends. All grace is from Christ; he purchased, and he bestows it. What need we more to make us happy, than to have the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ with our spirit? Let us do that now, which we should do at the last breath. Then men are ready to renounce the world, and to prefer the least portion of grace and faith... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Philemon 1:21-25

Concluding Remarks and Greeting. v. 21. Raring confidence in thy obedience, I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. v. 22. But withal prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. v. 23. There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus; v. 24. Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-laborers. v. 25. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit! Amen. There is no doubt in Paul's mind... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Philemon 1:22-25

IV.Request for hospitality, Greeting to friends, and Prayer for their spiritual welfarePhilemon 1:22-2522But withal [at the same time] prepare [be preparing for]19 me also a lodging: 23for I trust [hope] that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. There 24salute [salutes]20 thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus: Marcus 25[Mark],21 Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas [Luke], my fellow-laborers. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. [Amen.]22EXEGETICAL AND... read more