Job 30:1,2; Matthew 25:30; Luke 17:10; Romans 3:12; 1 Peter 2:10; Luke 15:24,32; 2 Timothy 4:11
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable - Either because he was indolent; because he had wronged him (compare the notes at Philemon 1:18 ),...
The Request on Behalf of Onesimus. Paul might confidently presume to issue commands to Philemon Paul an ambassador, and at the time of writing actu...
unprofitable . not useful. Greek. achrestos. Only here. Figure of speech Meiosis . App-6. profitable . Greek. euchrestos . See 2 Timothy 2:21 ....
DISCOURSE: 2267 THE EFFICACY OF THE GOSPEL Philemon 1:10-11 . I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: which in tim...
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: Was to thee unprofitable - Alluding to the meaning of Onesimus's n...
To thee unprofitable, but now profitable, &c.— The word Onesimus is generallyknown to signify profitable, and Onesiphorus is much of the s...
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: Which in time past was to thee unprofitable - belying his...
(8-20) Here St. Paul enters on the main subject of his Letter — the recommendation to Philemon of his runaway slave, Onesimus. All thoughtful readers...
(11) In time past... unprofitable, but now profitable. — The name Onesimus means “useful,” or “profitable,” though derived from a different root...
Chapter 5 Philemon 1:8-11 (R.V.) After honest and affectionate praise of Philemon, the Apostle now approaches the main purpose of his letter. B...
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...
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, (9) Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such a...
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable ,.... Yea, injurious and hurtful; one that was an eye servant, that loitered away his time, and set an i...
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: Ver. 11. But now profitable ] So is every true convert; there...
I beseech thee There is a beautiful emphasis in the repetition of these words, which he had introduced in the preceding verse; for my son The son...
The Apostle's Plea for Onesimus; Salutations. A. D. 62....
OLBGrk; Which in time past was to thee unprofitable; acrhston he useth a soft word, for it appears, Philemon 1:18 , he had wronged him, takin...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philemon 1:8 . Though I might be much bold. —R.V. better, “though I have all boldness.” St. Paul feels that his r...
Exposition Philemon 1:1 A prisoner of Christ Jesus. He writes a private letter, as friend to friend, and therefore does not describe him...
Paul's Intercession for Onesimus.
which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me;
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...
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...
11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: