Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)
Philemon 1:23
συναιχμάλωτος : lit. “a prisoner of war,” used metaphorically like συνστρατιώτης, see note on Philemon 1:2; cf. Romans 16:7, where the word is used in reference to Andronicus and Junius.
συναιχμάλωτος : lit. “a prisoner of war,” used metaphorically like συνστρατιώτης, see note on Philemon 1:2; cf. Romans 16:7, where the word is used in reference to Andronicus and Junius.
Verse Philemon 1:23. _EPAPHRAS, MY FELLOW PRISONER_] Epaphras was a Colossian, as we learn from Colossians 4:12: _Epaphras, who is one of you_. But there is no account there of his being in prison, t...
THERE SALUTE THEE EPAPHRAS - The same persons who are here mentioned as greeting Philemon, are mentioned in the close of the Epistle to the Colossians - furnishing a high degree of evidence that Phile...
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 ...
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 greeting...
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...
SALUTE. greet. Greek. aspocamai. Compare Colossians 4:12. EPAPHRAS. See Colossians 1:7. FELLOWPRISONER. Greek. _sunaichmalitos_. See Romans 16:7. CHRIST JESUS. App-98....
Salutations 23. _There salute thee_ Cp. Colossians 4:10. _Epaphras_ Cp. Colossians 1:7, and note. _my fellowprisoner_ Cp. Colossians 4:10, and note. This passage is in favour of explainin
23, 24. _Salutations from friends _...
ʼΑΣΠΆΖΕΤΑΊ. Colossians 4:10, note. ΣΕ. Philemon as head of the household. Perhaps he was known personally to most or some of those about to be mentioned. Probably only Epaphras knew others of those a...
ΑΣΠΆΖΕΤΑΙ _praes. ind. med. (dep.) от_ ΑΣΠΆΖΟΜΑΙ (G31) приветствовать, ΣΥΝΑΙΧΜΆΛΩΤΌΣ (G4869) друг по заключению....
IV. _SALUTATIONS AND BENEDICTION;_ PHILEMON 1:23-25. 23. Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee; 24. _and so do_ Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow-workers. a. As he doe...
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; The same persons send salutations in the accompanying letter, except that 'Jesus Justus' is not mentioned here. EPAPHRAS, MY FELLOW-PR...
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...
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...
CLOSING REMARKS In the Colossian letter (Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:12), Epaphras is portrayed as one of the Colossians and a minister among them. He, like Paul, was imprisoned. He joined Paul in se...
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...
THERE SALUTE THEE EPAPHRAS,.... Who was a Colossian, and minister of the church at Colosse, and so might be well known to Philemon, who seems to have been of the same place and church; see 1 Thessalon...
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; Ver. 23. _Epaphras my fellowprisoner_] Clapped up, belike, for visiting and countenancing St Paul, to whom he was sent by the Colossians...
_There salute thee Epaphras_, &c. Respecting these persons, see on Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:12; Colossians 4:14. In that chapter,...
MY FELLOW - PRISONER; imprisoned with him for his attachment to Christ and labors in his cause....
CONCLUDING REMARKS AND GREETING....
THERE SALUTE THEE EPAPHRAS, MY FELLOW-PRISONER IN CHRIST JESUS;...
23-25 Never have believers found more enjoyment of God, than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this the apostle begins and ends. All grace is from...
We read of this EPAPHRAS, COLOSSIANS 1:7, where he is called Paul's FELLOW SERVANT, and A FAITHFUL MINISTER OF CHRIST: he was with Paul at Rome, COLOSSIANS 4:12, but there is no mention of him as a pr...
Philemon 1:23 Epaphras G1889 my G3450 prisoner G4869 in G1722 Christ G5547 Jesus G2424 greets G782 (G5736) you...
_Salutations and Benediction,_ vv. 23-25. The salutation of one whom they knew and who had laboured among them heads the list. The others who are mentioned may have been known by name if not by face....
Philemon 1:23. EPAPHRAS, MY FELLOW-PRISONER IN CHRIST JESUS, SALUTETH THEE. Epaphras belonged to Colossæ (Colossians 4:12), and had brought word to St. Paul of the condition of the Christians there. F...
EPAPHRAS (Επαφρας). The Colossian preacher who apparently started the work in Colossae, Hierapolis, and Laodicea, and who had come to Rome to enlist Paul's help in the fight against incipient Gnost...
CONTENTS: Greeting to Philemon. Intercession for Onesimus. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Timothy, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Paul, Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas. CONCLUSION: Wise and good...
EPAPHRAS. See notes on Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:12. He was also in prison with Paul. SUNAICHMALOTOS means "a prisoner of war." But Paul may only mean that Epaphras was with him in his imprisonment...
_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. 2....
PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:21 Personal Remarks and Greetings. Paul concludes the letter by sharing his plans to travel to Colossae (vv. Philemon 1:21). He also send
PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:23 EPAPHRAS is one of Philemon’s fellow Colossians 1:1. God had used him to plant the church in Colossae ...
_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...
Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:12; Romans 16:7; Colossians 4:10...
Epaphras my fellow prisoner [ε π α φ ρ α ς ο σ υ ν α ι χ μ α λ ω τ ο ς μ ο υ]. Epaphras is mentioned Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:12. Some identify him with Epaphroditus, but without sufficient reason...
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...
Our apostle being now come to the conclusion of his epistle, he shuts it up with salutations and prayers: first he salutes Philemon from Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, some his fellow...