Verse Philemon 1:21. _HAVING CONFIDENCE IN THY OBEDIENCE_] I know that it will please thee thus to oblige thy friend, and I know that thou wilt do more than I request, because thou feelest the affecti...
HAVING CONFIDENCE IN THY OBEDIENCE - That you would comply with all my expressed desires. I WROTE UNTO THEE - “I have written to you;” to wit, in this Epistle. KNOWING THAT THOU WILT ALSO DO MORE THA...
ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATION _ 1. The greeting (Philemon 1:1)_ 2. Recognition of Philemon's faith and love (Philemon 1:4) 3. Concerning the reception of Onesimus (Philemon 1:8) 4.The conclusion ...
THE REQUEST ON BEHALF OF ONESIMUS. Paul might confidently presume to issue commands to Philemon Paul an ambassador, and at the time of writing actually a prisoner, of Christ Jesus but for love's sake...
A MAN TO WHOM IT WAS EASY TO APPEAL (Philemon 1:1-7)...
If he has done you any damage or owes you anything, put it down to my account. I, Paul, write with my own hand--I will repay it, not to mention to you that you owe your very self to me. Yes, my brothe...
HAVING CONFIDENCE. App-150. KNOWING. App-192. ALSO DO MORE. do more also. MORE THAN. above (App-104.) that which....
_thy obedience_ The obedience of love, as to a father and benefactor. Cp. Philippians 2:12. Not love of authority, but a tender gravity in a case so near his heart, speaks here. _I wrote_ Better, in...
ΠΕΠΟΙΘῺΣ ΤΗ͂Ι ὙΠΑΚΟΗ͂Ι ΣΟΥ, “trusting to thy obedience.” There is no exact parallel in the N.T. to this use of πέποιθα, with the dative of the thing trusted; cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:4, for a similar ass...
21, 22. _Sure of Philemon’s obedience, he hopes to come to him soon _...
ΠΕΠΟΙΘΏΣ _perf. act. part._ (причины) ΠΕΊΘΩ (G3982) убеждать, perf. быть убежденным, доверять (Dunn; _см._ Philippians 1:6). ΫΠΑΚΟΉ (G5218) _dat. sing._ послушание, повиновение. ΈΓΡΑΨΑ _aor. ind. act...
IN THY OBEDIENCE— The word 'Υπακοη frequently signifies _obedience._ Here it must be understood for _compliance,_ inasmuch as the apostle had declared, Philemon 1:8 he could have commanded, but chose...
21. HAVING CONFIDENCE IN THINE OBEDIENCE I WRITE UNTO THEE, KNOWING THAT THOU WILT DO EVEN BEYOND WHAT I SAY. a. Paul was persuaded by his personal knowledge of Philemon that he would be obedient to...
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. HAVING CONFIDENCE IN THY OBEDIENCE - to my apostolic authority, were I to "enjoin" it (), which I...
4 The name Philemon means "fond". He seems to have been a most exemplary character, whose reputation had reached Paul's ears, and had given him joy in the midst of the sorrows and dangers of his situa...
A VERY PRECIOUS LETTER PAUL’S LETTER TO PHILEMON _KEITH NEVILLE AND MARION ADAMS_ ABOUT THIS LETTER This is a very personal letter. It does not teach about Christian beliefs. It does not give ad...
Philemon 1:21 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 conclusion, St. Pa...
CHAPTER 5 Philemon 1:20 (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 greatest princ...
τῇ ὑπακοῇ σου : a hint regarding the authority which St. Paul has a right to wield. ἔγραψα : see note on Philemon 1:19. ὑπὲρ ἅ : as it stands this is quite indefinite, but there is much point in Light...
TO BE RECEIVED AS A BROTHER Philemon 1:15 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, that ther...
PHILEMON ENCOURAGED Remember, Paul considered Philemon to be a fellow worker, or partner, in the spreading of the gospel (verse 1). On the basis of such a partnership, Philemon should have been ready...
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...
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 i...
HAVING CONFIDENCE IN THY OBEDIENCE,.... In his obedience of faith to Christ, and his Gospel; he having been made willing in the day of his power to serve him, as well as to be saved by him; and being...
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. Ver. 21. _Knowing that thou wilt, &c._] Who could ever have the heart to resist such rhetoric? Is...
_Having confidence in thy obedience_ That thou wilt comply with my request; _I wrote_ Rather, _I have written; to thee_ With great freedom; _knowing that thou wilt do more than I say_ Wilt show Onesim...
IN THY OBEDIENCE; to the directions which Paul had given him. Though he chose to put them in the form of requests, they were such as the religion which Philemon professed required him to obey. KNOWIN...
CONCLUDING REMARKS AND GREETING....
Raring confidence in thy obedience, I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say....
15-22 When we speak of the nature of any sin or offence against God, the evil of it is not to be lessened; but in a penitent sinner, as God covers it, so must we. Such changed characters often become...
I have not written this without a confidence that thou in this thing wilt do what I desire of thee, but I write it out of my affection to poor Onesimus, and desire to help him, not doubting of thy rea...
Philemon 1:21 confidence G3982 (G5756) your G4675 obedience G5218 write G1125 (G5656) you G4671 knowing G1492 ...
_The Apostle's Petition and Arguments in support of it,_ vv. 8-22. St. Paul lays aside any claim which he might have been bold to make, and entreats that Onesimus may be taken back again. He makes thi...
Philemon 1:21. HAVING CONFIDENCE IN THY OBEDIENCE, I WRITE UNTO THEE. In the use of the word obedience, he once more implies that he had the right to command, though he does not use it. Had he command...
OBEDIENCE (υπακοη). "Compliance" seems less harsh to us in the light of Philemon 1:9.I WRITE (εγραψα). Epistolary aorist again.EVEN BEYOND WHAT I SAY (κα υπερ α λεγω). That can only mean that Pa...
CONTENTS: Greeting to Philemon. Intercession for Onesimus. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Timothy, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Paul, Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas. CONCLUSION: Wise and good...
I AM SURE. "As I write this letter, I am sure you will do even more than I ask." Some see in this a hint of the _authority_ which Paul actually had (compare Acts 13:8-12). Some also see in this a hint...
_Having confidence in thy obedience _ A GOOD OPINION OF OTHERS In these words the apostle excuseth that he hath hitherto been so earnest with Philemon, declaring, that notwithstanding his exact and...
_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 Onesimus. Phi...
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 plead the cau...
Tonight let's turn to Philemon. Philemon was written by Paul the apostle unto the man whose name is Philemon who lived in Colossi. This letter was written at the same time that Paul wrote the Colossia...
2 Corinthians 2:3; 2 Corinthians 7:16; 2 Corinthians 8:22; Galatians 5:10;...
More than I say [υ π ε ρ]. Beyond. Possibly hinting at manumission....
ONESIMUS Philemon 1:1 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 command of Go...