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	Epistle to Philemon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Philemon is now generally regarded as one of the undisputed works of Paul, although it was questioned in the past by F.C. Baur.
		Paul, who is apparently in prison (probably in either Rome or Ephesus), writes to a fellow-Christian Philemon and two of his associates.
		Is Onesimus now Philemon's 'brother' as well as his 'slave', or does his position of 'brother' supplant that of 'slave'.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Epistle_to_Philemon (592 words)

	Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: Genealogy Report: Descendants of Philemon Dickerson
		Philemon married Mary Paine, also of Suffolk Co., England and whose father was examined the same day as Benjamin Cooper, at Salem, where 4 of their children were baptized.
		Philemon's period of indenture was not likely long as he was granted 20 acres of land on 11 Feb 1639 from the town of Salem and admitted as a freeman of the Massachusetts Bay Colony on 2 June 1641.
		Philemon was admitted to the First Church of Salem on 7 Feb. 1640 and married in 1641, likely after his period of indenture was ended.
	familytreemaker.genealogy.com /users/m/u/r/George-D-Murphey/GENE5-0001.html (889 words)

	Philemon - Chapter 1 - Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament on SearchGodsWord.org
		The very beautiful and interesting Epistle to Philemon does not require much comment; it is an expression of the love which works by the Spirit within the assembly of God in all the circumstances of individual life.
		Written for the purpose of awakening in Philemon sentiments which certain events had a tendency to extinguish in his heart, this epistle is suited to produce those feelings in the reader more than to be the object of explanation.
		Their christian hearts would be a support and a guarantee for the conduct of Philemon; although the apostle expects pardon and kindness for Onesimus form the love of Philemon himself as a servant of God.
	www.searchgodsword.org /com/dsn/view.cgi?book=phm&chapter=1&verse=17# (1226 words)

	Philemon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Philemon was a person in the Bible New Testament and the recipient of the Epistle to Philemon.
		Philemon was a character in Greek mythology husband of Baucis.
		The tale of Philemon and Baucis is part of the epic poem Metamorphoses by Ovid.
	www.freeglossary.com /Philemon (433 words)

	Book of Philemon
		A. The book of Philemon is a very beautiful little book, like the book of Ruth in the O.T. These small books have their own introductions and conclusions.
		Philemon's love and faith had manifested itself, and Paul was giving thanks for it.
		H. Verse 15 - Philemon's brief loss of a slave is repaid by a permanent gain of a brother.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /davidriggs01/philemon.htm (899 words)

	PHILEMON (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Philemon is a very short book, 25 verses in all and 468 words.
		The second was to ask Philemon to spare Onesimus’ life and accept his as a brother in Christ.
		Paul asked Philemon to spare Onesimus’ life and to accept him as a brother in Christ and to consider sending him back with Paul.
	courses.indwes.edu /bil102/book3b.htm (490 words)

	Bible Notes - Philemon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		It seems that Philemon had converted under Paul's ministry (v.19), that he resided in Colosse, and that the Colossian church met in his house (v.2).
		The close relationship between Paul and Philemon is evident by their mutual prayers (verses 4,22), and by an "open-door" hospitality (v.22).
		In spite of Paul's subtle pressures for Philemon to restore Onesimus, he is careful not to force Philemon to do what is right; he helps him choose it for himself (verses 8-9,14).
	www.angelfire.com /sc3/redentormio/Philemon.html (908 words)

	Van Manen, "Epistle to Philemon"
		He might enjoin; but he trusts to the goodwill of Philemon of whose hospitality he hopes ere long to be able to partake (vv 21-22a) through the mediating prayers of all of them (dia tôn proseuchôn humôn, 22b).
		The reader is not further advanced in his knowledge when Philemon is named by the tradition of a later age as a presbyter, a bishop, a deacon, or even an apostle, and Onesimus is reputed to have been bishop of Ephesus.
		He has thus presented us with an ideal picture of the relations which, in his judgment, that is according to the view of Pauline Christiains, ought to subsist between Christian slaves and their masters, especially when the slaves have in some respect miscondiicted themselves, as for example by secretly quitting their master's service.
	www.depts.drew.edu /jhc/vanphlm.html (1441 words)

	Philemon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Philemon lived at Colossae, and was probably converted by the preaching of Paul (Colossians 4:9,17; Phil 2,10,19).
		It has been supposed that Philemon was an officer in the Colossian church, that Apphia was his wife, and that Archippus was minister of the church.
		Onesimus, one of Philemon's household slaves, had robbed his master and fled to Rome where he was converted under Paul's preaching (10-20).
	www.oldpaths.com /Archive/Southern/Paul/1901/philemon.html (430 words)

	Philemon vss 6,7
		Paul calls Philemon a 'refreshment.' This means that Philemon is a vivifying and soothing personality to all that interrelate with him.
		Philemon's spiritual maturity and his 'spiritual refreshment' to others is about to receive a test.
		Paul is writing to Philemon, of course, under the Ministry of the Filling of the Holy Spirit; however, Paul's interest in Philemon's test is also personal, as Paul underwent, and failed, the same test earlier in his own spiritual growth.
	www.realtime.net /~wdoud/philemon/phlm06.html (2627 words)

	Philemon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Philemon 1:1 From Paul, a prisoner for serving Jesus Christ, and Timothy, a brother in faith.
		Philemon 1:6 And how you share your faith and life with others so that they may come to know all the blessings of Jesus Christ.
		Philemon 1:16 but not as a slave, but as a dear friend and brother in the Lord.
	www.redrival.com /mystery/htm/philemon.htm (452 words)

	Background of Philemon
		This idea of a Christian, such as Philemon, owning a slave may seem strange to us today, but slavery was a commonly accepted feature of the society of that day.
		The design of the letter was to assure Philemon of Paul's high regard for both the master and the slave and to persuade Philemon to receive, forgive, and reinstate Onesimus.
		Philemon is not asked to release Onesimus, but to love him - a far harder thing.
	www.abu.nb.ca /ecm/Phil00b.htm (909 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Philemon
		He does not ask expressly that Philemon should emancipate his slave-brother, but "the word emancipation seems to be trembling on his lips, and yet he does not once utter it" (Lightfoot, "Colossians and Philemon", London, 1892, 389).
		Though he could enjoin Philemon to do with Onesimus that which is convenient (verse 8), for Christian love's sake, Paul "an aged man and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ" (verse 9) beseeches him for his son Onesimus whom he had begotten in his bonds (verse 10).
		HOLTZMANN (Freiburg, 1893); SHAW, The Pauline Epistles (Edinburgh, 1904); WOULE, The Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon (Cambridge, 1902).
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/11797b.htm (1755 words)

	Philemon
		Philemon 6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
		Philemon 7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
		Philemon 14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
	www.ais-gwd.com /~cdevans/Philemon.html (2077 words)

	A Character Worthy Of Prayer - Philemon
		It seems that he was a well-to-do citizen; he owned slaves; he had a house large enough to serve as an assembly meeting place; and, he was in a position to extend hospitality to a wide circle of brethren (v.2,5,16,22).
		Philemon's heart was sensitive; his kindness was tuned to pick up the need's in other's lives.
		Philemon had grasped the beauty of God's love for him he was motivated by that understanding created a godly, loving character (1 Jn 3:16).
	www.churchesofchrist.net /authors/John_L_Kachelman_Jr/philem6.htm (1120 words)

	The Epistle to Philemon - Brian Clatworthy
		Philemon – A resident of Colosse and a confederate of the apostle Paul.
		At the same time, Paul writes a personal letter to Philemon, which is also delivered by Tychicus who sees to it that Onesimus has a patron when master and slave are reunited.
		We are persuaded that Philemon was so overjoyed at the news of the conversion of Onesimus that he went that step further and released him from his slavery, see v.
	www.preciousseed.org /articles/vol56n4bclatworthy.htm (913 words)

	Philemon - One Chapter Books, Southern Hills
		Paul's letter to Philemon addresses the practical the problems we encounter in accepting God's universal concern for all humanity.
		The letter to Philemon is an appeal to the slaveowner to accept his runaway slave as a brother in Christ.
		Paul appealed to Philemon's sense of integrity, to his compassionate nature, to his relationship skills.
	www.allaboutfamilies.org /sh/phile.html (318 words)

	Bible Study Guide for Philemon
		Philemon was a Christian slave owner whom Paul himself converted and Onesimus was his slave.
		For if Philemon doesn't do it, then he knows that Paul would think that he is not doing the thing that he ought to do.
		One gets the sense that Paul is trying to get Philemon over his cultural prejudices to first view Onesimus as an equal and valuable Christian, before he deals with the freedom issue.
	www.bcbsr.com /books/phm.html (2071 words)

	Can and should you truly forgive someone that has done wrong against you?
		In Paul's shortest epistle, only 334 words in the Greek text, Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive Onesimus and to regard him no longer as a slave but as a brother in Christ.
		Philemon was a Colosse resident and like Onesimus was a convert of Paul's too.
		We realize that as Philemon restores Onesimus to himself on account of Paul's plea from prison, it is like God restoring us when we commit sin and Jesus standing in on our behalf for that restoration.
	philemon.jesusanswers.com (402 words)

	B. W. Johnson's The People's New Testament [Philemon].
		As an apostle, and as the one who gave Philemon the gospel, he had the right to command what is befitting.
		That his appeal may be more sure to touch Philemon, he reminds him that Paul is an old, gray-haired, scarred veteran of Christ, who has grown aged in his service, and is now a prisoner suffering for his Lord.
		Here is a reminder that Philemon owed his salvation to Paul, a reminder which would certainly prevent him from putting in a claim against the apostle.
	www.mun.ca /rels/restmov/texts/bjohnson/hg1/PNT18-01.HTM (726 words)

	Philemon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
		Philemon 1:7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
		Philemon 1:14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
	www.kingjamesversionofthebible.com /57-philemon.html (479 words)

	PHILEMON, NRSV NEW TESTAMENT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		This enigmatic text is a piece of the apostle Paul's business correspondence, a curious but intentional blend of personal and public appeal, addressed to three named recipients (Philemon, Apphia, and Archippus) and to the church that meets in one their houses (v.
		The exact nature of the request, however, is the basis for the enigma that the epistle to Philemon represents.
		The adequacy of Paul's attitude and actions toward the institution of slavery, both in his context and as a legacy for Christian social thought, continues to be debated.
	www.anova.org /sev/htm/nt/18_philemon.htm (1138 words)

	Philemon
		Philemon was a very well-to-do Christian of Colossae converted by Paul and the Master of Onesimus.
		Philemon and Paul were, it seems, intimate friends and he had stayed at Philemon's house many times.
		The tradition is that Philemon had forgiven him and took Paul's hint and gave the slave his liberty.
	www.latter-rain.com /ltrain/phile.htm (325 words)

	Celebration of Woman Chat page two Hypatia Hildegarde of Bingen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Torrey Philemon: It sounds like the accusations of witchcraft and her murder may have been related to her daring to go beyond the roles of women....
		Torrey Philemon: It does strike me though that throughout history women who have power are tolerated only if they use their power in behalf of their husbands or son or ruler...never themselves.
		Torrey Philemon: The hardest thing about any kind of leadership, I find, online or offline, is that we fear expect a negative response, but in reality, MOST people are open and interested and appreciative and WANT to enjoy themselves....
	www.windweaver.com /as/celeb2.htm (3013 words)

	Philemon (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia) :: Bible Tools
		fi-le'-mon, fi-le'-mun (Philemon): Among the converts of Paul, perhaps while at Ephesus, was one whom he calls a "fellow-worker," Philemon (Philemon 1:1).
		He was probably a man of some means, was celebrated for his hospitality (Philemon 1:5-7) and of considerable importance in the ecclesia at Colosse.
		It was at his house (Philemon 1:2) that the Colossian Christians met as a center.
	bibletools.org /index.cfm/fuseaction/Def.show/RTD/ISBE/ID/6886 (338 words)

	USCCB - NAB - Philemon
		Paul sends him back to his master (Philemon 1:12) with this letter asking that he be welcomed willingly by his old master (Philemon 1:8-10, 14, 17) not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ (Philemon 1:16).
		It more likely refers to Philemon than to the last one named, Archippus; Philemon is then the owner of the slave Onesimus (Philippians 1:10).
		An alternate view is that the actual master of the slave is Archippus and that the one to whom the letter is addressed, Philemon, is the most prominent Christian there; see the note on Col 4:17.
	www.nccbuscc.org /nab/bible/philemon/philemon.htm (1232 words)

	Westminster Abbey - Voice of the Abbey - Monthly Sermon from the Canon in Residence
		Paul's little letter to Philemon is the shortest of his letters that we possess, and we heard almost all of it just now.
		His name was Philemon, and he and his wife Apphia, and their son Arehippus, were hosts to the Christians who met for worship and teaching in their house.
		The answer Paul gives is to stand in between Philemon and Onesimus with arms outstretched to embrace them both; and to take the dangerous position of becoming, in himself, the means of reconciliation.
	www.westminster-abbey.org /voice/sermon/archives/010912_sermon.htm (1994 words)

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