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Introduction 1 Titus Hebrews
Philemon
Verse 1. This single epistle infinitely transcends all the wisdom of the
world. And it gives us a specimen how Christians ought to treat of
secular affairs from higher principles. Paul a prisoner of Christ -
To whom, as such, Philemon could deny nothing. And Timotheus
- This was written before the second epistle to Timothy, ver. xxii.
Verse 2. To Apphia - His wife, to whom also the business in part
belonged. And the church in thy house - The Christians who meet
there.
Verse 5. Hearing - Probably from Onesimus.
Verse 6. I pray that the communication of thy faith may become
effectual - That is, that thy faith may be effectually communicated
to others, who see and acknowledge thy piety and charity.
Verse 7. The saints - To whom Philemon's house was open, verse ii.
Verse 8. I might be bold in Christ - Through the authority he hath given
me.
Verse 9. Yet out of love I rather entreat thee - In how handsome a
manner does the apostle just hint, and immediately drop, the
consideration of his power to command, and tenderly entreat
Philemon to hearken to his friend, his aged friend, and now
prisoner for Christ! With what endearment, in the next verse, does
he call Onesimus his son, before he names his name! And as soon
as he had mentioned it, with what fine address does he just touch
on his former faults, and instantly pass on to the happy change
that was now made upon him! So disposing Philemon to attend to
his request, and the motives wherewith he was going to enforce it.
Verse 10. Whom I have begotten in my bonds - The son of my age.
Verse 11. Now profitable - None should be expected to be a good
servant before he is a good man. He manifestly alludes to his
name, Onesimus, which signifies profitable.
Verse 12. Receive him, that is, my own bowels - Whom I love as my
own soul. Such is the natural affection of a father in Christ toward
his spiritual children.
Verse 13. To serve me in thy stead - To do those services for me which
thou, if present, wouldest gladly have done thyself.
Verse 14. That thy benefit might not be by constraint - For Philemon
could not have refused it.
Verse 15. God might permit him to be separated (a soft word) for a
season, that thou mightest have him for ever - Both on earth and
in heaven.
Verse 16. In the flesh - As a dutiful servant. In the Lord - As a fellow-
Christian.
Verse 17. If thou accountest me a partner - So that thy things are mine,
and mine are thine.
Verse 19. I will repay it - If thou requirest it. Not to say, that then owest
me thyself - It cannot be expressed, how great our obligation is to
those who have gained our souls to Christ. Beside - Receiving
Onesimus.
Verse 20. Refresh my bowels in Christ - Give me the most exquisite and
Christian pleasure.
Verse 22. Given to you - Restored to liberty.
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Introduction 1 Titus Hebrews
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