Lesson 11: Philemon
SCRIPTURES
All Scripture passages here are from the NET Bible; used by permission.
Philemon v. 1
From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and co-laborer…
Philemon vv. 1-3
From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and co-laborer, 1:2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house. 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
Col. 4:17
And tell Archippus, “See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord.”
Philemon vv. 4-5 & 10
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, 1:5 because I hear of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints… 1:10 I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus…
Philemon vv. 6-7
I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ. 1:7 I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
Philemon v. 9
I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus…
Philemon v. 21
Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.
Philemon v. 22
At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.
