Philemon 1:7

7. Bowels A term thrice used in this epistle. Because the bowels are very sensitive to our deep emotions, and are a central part of the man, the term is used to signify our strongest affections and movements of feeling.

The saints Not only of Colosse, but of other parts, visiting and entertained at Philemon’s hospitable home.

Brother Emphatic, from final position in the paragraph, as it is the last word in the Greek of the Epistle to the Galatians.