Philemon 1:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, ”

Philemon 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ - A prisoner at Rome in the cause of Jesus Christ; Ephesians 3:1 note; 2 Timothy 1:8 note. And Timothy our brother - Timothy, it seems, had come to him ag...
Philemon 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Introductory. Paul writes from prison, sending greetings from himself and Timothy to Philemon a dear friend with whom he had worked probably during his stay in Ephesus Apphia (presumably Philemon's...
Philemon 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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...
Philemon 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

The singular loftiness of the mind of Paul, though it may be seen to greater advantage in his other writings which treat of weightier matters, is also attested by this Epistle, in which, while...
Philemon 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ - It has already been noted, in the preface, that P...
Philemon 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Paul, a prisoner, &c.— St Paul intimates, Philemon 1:8-9 that he chose to lay aside all his apostolic authority, and to beg it as a favour of Philemon to be reconciled to Onesimus; and, in or...
Philemon 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, This letter affords a specimen of the highest wisdom as to how Christians ought...
Philemon 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

A prisoner of Jesus Christ. — It is interesting to note the substitution of the name “prisoner,” appealing to sympathy, for the usual title of “Apostle,” embodying a claim to authority. In the othe...
Philemon 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 5 THE EPISTLE TO PHILEMON Philemon 1:1-3 (R.V.) This Epistle stands alone among Paul's letters in being addressed to a private Christian, and in being entirely occupied with a small, t...
Philemon 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Plea for the Returning Slave Philemon 1:1-14 Onesimus had known the Apostle well in the old days when Paul visited at the house of his master Philemon, who seems to have been a man of importa...
Philemon 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The letter to Philemon is of a personal nature. In all probability Philemon was a native of Colossae, and a member of the Church there. While the letter is addressed to him, his whole household and t...
Philemon 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The Apostle very affectionately addresseth Philemon, on the Subject of his receiving back his Servant Onesimus, and forgiving him all Wrongs. He opens his Epistle, with his usual Salutation...
Philemon 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ ,.... Not made a prisoner by Christ, though he was apprehended, laid hold on, and detained by Christ as a prisoner of hope, at his conversion; but this is not intend...
Philemon 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Ver. 1. Paul a prisoner, &c. ] This is a notable Epistle, and full of worth;...
Philemon 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ To whom, as such, Philemon could deny nothing. Paul does not call himself an apostle, because he wrote to Philemon only in the character of a friend, to request a f...
Philemon 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

This epistle was written from the Roman prison at the same time as the epistle to the Colossians, these carried by Tychicus and Onesimus ( Colossians 4:7-9 ), the former a proven servant of the Lord,...
Philemon 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Apostolic Salutations; Gratitude on Philemon's Behalf. A. D. 62. 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus C...
Philemon 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philemon Chapter 1 Philemon 1:1-3 The salutation. Philemon 1:4-7 Paul declareth his joy in hearing of the love and faith of Philemon, Philemon 1:8-21 earnestly entreating him to rec...
Philemon 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philemon 1:1 . A prisoner. —There is evident design in this opening word of the letter. How could Philemon resist an appeal which was penned within prison-walls an...
Philemon 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philemon 1:1 . Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, This is one of Paul's private letters, though it has the stamp of inspiration upon it. It was not written concerning church business, nor to teac...
Philemon 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philemon 1:1 . Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, for he knew by revelation that the Lord had sent him as a state prisoner in chains to Rome, whatever the adversaries of truth might have intended....
Philemon 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exposition Philemon 1:1 A prisoner of Christ Jesus. He writes a private letter, as friend to friend, and therefore does not describe himself by his official title of apostle. Having to p...
Philemon 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy, our brother, unto Philemon, our dearly beloved and fellow-laborer,
Philemon 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philemon 1:9 ; Ephesians 3:1 ; Ephesians 4:1 ; Ephesians 6:20 ; 2 Timothy 1:8 ; 2 Corinthians 1:1 ; Colossians 1:1 ; 2 Thessalonians 1:1 ; Philemon 1:24 ; 1 Corinthians 3:9 ; Philippians 2...
Philemon 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

A Christian Home The Book of Philemon INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is a wonderful thing to be privileged to enter a home of the first century and see into its workings, at least in part. The home...
Philemon 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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...

Philemon 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philemon 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philemon 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philemon 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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

Philemon 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philemon 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philemon 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philemon 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philemon 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philemon 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philemon 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philemon 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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

Philemon 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philemon 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philemon 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes