1.
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
prisoner. Compare Ephesians 3:1 ; Ephesians 4:1 . 2 Timothy 1:8 .
Jesus Christ = Christ Jesus. App-98 .
our = the.
unto = to.
dearly beloved . Greek. agapetos . App-130 .
fellowlabourer . Greek. sunergos . See 1 Corinthians 3:9 .
2.
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
beloved. The texts read "sister".
Apphia. Tradition says she was the wife of Philemon.
Archippus. See Colossians 4:11 .
fellowsoldier. Only here and Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:25 , which see.
church. App-186 .
in. Greek. kata . App-104 .
3.
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace. Greek. charis . App-184 .
from. App-104 . God. App-98 .
Father . App-98 .
Lord. App-98 .
Jesus Christ. App-98 .
4.
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
thank . Greek. eucharisteo . See Acts 27:35 .
mention. Greek. mneia . See Romans 1:9 . Eph 1:16 , 1 Thessalonians 1:2 .
always. App-161 .
in. Greek. epi . App-104 .
prayers. Greek. proseuche . App-134 .
5.
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
love = the love. App-135 .
faith = the faith. App-150 .
toward. Greek. pros . App-104 .
Lord. App-98 .
Jesus. App-98 .
toward. Greek. eis, App-104 .
saints = the saints. See Acts 9:13 .
6.
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
That. Supply the ellipsis by "(Praying) that".
communication = fellowship. Greek. koinonia , See Acts 2:42 .
effectual. Greek. energes . See 1 Corinthians 16:9 . Elsewhere, Hebrews 4:12 . See App-172 .
by. App-104 .
acknowledging . App-132 .
in. App-104 .
you. The texts read "us".
in. Greek. eis . App-104 .
Christ. App-98 .X.
Jesus . The texts omit.
7.
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
we have. The texts read "I had".
consolation. See Acts 4:36 .
in. App-104 .
bowels . See 2 Corinthians 6:12 ,
are = have been.
refreshed. See 1 Corinthians 16:18 .
by. App-104 .Philemon 1:1 .
8.
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
though . . . bold . Literally having much boldness (Greek. parrhesia , freedom of speech). Compare Acts 2:29 .
enjoin = command. Greek. epitasso
convenient. Greek. aneko . See Ephesians 5:4 .
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.
Yet . Omit.
for. sake . App-104 .
beseech . App-134 . Compare Philemon 1:7 .
aged . Greek. presbutes . See Titus 2:2 . Elsewhere, Luke 1:18 .
also , &c. = a prisoner also.
10.
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
for . App-104 .
son . App-108 .
have begotten = begat. Compare Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:12 , Philippians 1:13 .
11.
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
unprofitable = not useful. Greek. achrestos. Only here. Figure of speech Meiosis . App-6 .
profitable . Greek. euchrestos . See 2 Timothy 2:21 .
12.
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
have. Omit,
sent again = sent back. App-174 .
thou therefore receive . The texts omit, and read "sent again to thee",
mine own bowels = as mine own self. Figure of speech Synecdoche . App-6 .
13.
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
would , &c. = was minded ( App-102 .) to retain.
with . App-104 . xv B.
that = in order
that. Greek. hina .
in . . . stead . App-104 .
might have , &c. = may minister. App-190 .
gospel . See App-140 .
14.
But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
without = apart from, Greek. choris .
mind . App-177 .
would. Literally was wilting to. App-102 .
nothing . Greek. ouden.
thy benefit . Literally the good thing of thee.
not. App-106 . IL
it were . Omit.
of . App-104 .
willingly = according to ( App-104 .)
free-will . Greek. hekousios . Only here. The adverb in Hebrews 10:26 . 1Pe 6:2 .
15.
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
perhaps. Greek. tacha . Only here and Romans 5:7 .
therefore = because of ( App-104 .Philemon 1:2; Philemon 1:2 ) this.
departed = was separated. Greek. chorizo . First occurance: Matthew 19:6 .
for , App-104 .
season . Literally hour. Greek. hora ,
receive. Greek. apecho . See Matthew 6:2 .
for ever. App-181 .
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?
Not now = No longer. Greek. ouketi .
servant. App-190 .
above . App-101 .
17.
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
If. App-118 .
count. Literally have. Greek. echo .
partner = partaker. Greek. Koinonos . See 1 Corinthians 10:18 .
receive . Greek. proslambano . "You have received me; receite him in addition, as myself. "Compare Romans 15:7 .
18.
If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
hath. Omit.
put . . . on . . . account. Greek. ellogeo . Only here and Romans 5:13 (imputed).
19.
I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
have written = wrote.
repay . Greek. apotino . Only here.
albeit = that. Greek. hina .
how = that.
owest . . . besides. Greek. prosopheilo . Only here.
20.
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
let me have joy = may I profit Greek. oninemi , the root-word from which comes onesimos "Let me have profit from thee. seeing I em sending back Onesimus (profitable) to thee. "
the Lord. The texts read "Christ". App-98 .
21.
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Having confidence . App-150 .
knowing. App-192 .
also do more = do more also.
more than = above ( App-104 .) that which.
22.
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
withal. Greek. hama. See Colossians 4:3 . 2Ti 5:13 .
me also = also for me,
lodging . Greek. xenia . Only here and Act 28:33 .
trust = hope. Greek. elpizo .
through. App-104 .Philemon 1:1 .
given = granted as a favour. Greek. chariaomai. App-184 .
23.
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
salute = greet. Greek. aspocamai. Compare Colossians 4:12 .
Epaphras . See Colossians 1:7 .
fellowprisoner . Greek. sunaichmalitos . See Romans 16:7 .
Christ Jesus. App-98 .
24.
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
Marcus . See Acts 12:12 , Acts 12:25 ; Acts 15:37 , Acts 15:39 . Col 4:10 . 2 Timothy 4:11 ; 1 Peter 5:13 .
Aristarchus. See Acts 19:29 ; Acts 20:4 ; 2 Chronicles 4:10; 2 Chronicles 4:10 .
Demas . See Colossians 4:14 . 2 Timothy 4:10 .
Lucas . See Colossians 4:14 . 2 Timothy 4:11 ; also Introduction Notes to Luke's Gospel, especially the foot-note.
25.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
The grace, &c. Paul's constant benediction.
with . App-104 .
spirit . App-101 .