Epistle of Paul to Philemon
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Paul introduces himself as a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Paul was under house arrest in Rome at this time.
Paul and Timothy greet Philemon as a dearly beloved fellowlabourer.
Philemon lived in Colossae.
Onesimus had been Philemon's slave. Onesimus had run away. He then met Paul. Paul taught the gospel Onesimus, who then became a Christian as well as a servant to Paul.
Paul regards Onesimus as his son (verse 10).
Paul asks Philemon to forgive Onesimus and to accept him as a fellow Christian and as a beloved brother (verses 15-16)
Paul then sent Onesimus back to Philemon. Paul offered to pay Philemon for any debts that Onesimus owed to Philemon. (verses 18-19).
Paul expresses his desire to visit Philemon after his imprisonment (verse 22).
Paul closes
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[25] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen
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Onesimus represents each of us in this story. This story symbolizes the great atoning sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for us.
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