“ Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. ”
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, and Lucas - see the notes at the Epistle to the Colossians, Colossians 4:10 , Colossians 4:14 .
Closing Words. Meanwhile let Philemon get a room ready for Paul also; for he has good hope that their prayers will be answered by his release. Epaphras, who is sharing his imprisonment, sends greet...
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 4:1...
24 Demas. This is the same person who afterwards forsook him, as he complains in the Second Epistle to Timothy ( 2 Timothy 4:10 .) And if one of Paul’s assistants, having become weary and dis...
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Marcus, Aristarchus, etc. - These were all acquaintances of Philemon, and probably Colossians; and may be all considered as joining here with St...
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Philemon 1:21-25 contain the conclusion of the Epistle — hope to visit Philemon soon, salutation, and blessing. (21) Confidence in thy obedience. — It is curious to notice how, in this conclusio...
Chapter 5 Philemon 1:20-25 (R.V.) We have already had occasion to point out that Paul's pleading with Philemon, and the motives which he adduces, are expressions, on a lower level, of the great...
To Be Received as a Brother Philemon 1:15-25 The Apostle's pleas for the restoration of Onesimus to his old trusted position in the household of Philemon are very touching. He suggests, first,...
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. (22) But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given...
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas ,.... Marcus was Barnabas's sister's son, the son of that Mary, in whose house the church met, and prayed for Peter when in prison; whose name was John Mark, whom S...
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Ver. 24. Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas ] Here Demas was in good credit with the apostle, but soon after fell away; like as glass, and some base...
There salute thee Epaphras , &c. Respecting these persons, see on Colossians 4:10 ; Colossians 4:12 ; Colossians 4:14 . In that chapter, Philemon 1:10 , Aristarchus is called the apostle's...
The Apostle's Plea for Onesimus; Salutations. A. D. 62. 8 Wherefore, though I might be much...
All ministers of the gospel: they are also named, Colossians 4:10,12,14 : they were all at this time at Rome with Paul: see Acts 12:12,25 Acts 15:37,39 19:29 20:4 27:2 2 Timothy 4:10 .
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philemon 1:20 . Let me have joy. —The apostle appeals to what has been a customary thing with Philemon ( Philemon 1:7 ). The verb is at the root of the name Onesim...
There salute thee-- Apostolic salutations The salutations which the apostle delivered in such numbers and so earnestly-- 1. Rest on faith and a confession of the one true Church of the Lord...
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...
Concluding Remarks and Greeting.
Acts 12:12,25 ; Acts 13:13 ; Acts 15:37-39 ; Colossians 4:10 ; 2 Timothy 4:11 ; Acts 19:29 ; Acts 27:2 ; Colossians 4:14 ; 2 Timothy 4:10 ; 2 Timothy 4:11 ; Philemon 1:1,2 ; 2 Corinthians...
Onesimus Philemon 1:1-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The march of the Gospel in the early years. The Early Church gave itself very definitely to the propaganda of the Gospel. This had been the comma...