But withal
(αμα δε). Along with your kindly reception of Onesimus. On αμα, see Acts 24:26; Acts 27:40.A lodging
(ξενιαν). Old word from ξενος, stranger. In N.T. only here and Acts 28:23.I shall be granted unto you
(χαρισθησομα υμιν). First future passive of χαριζομα. Used either as a favour as here and Acts 3:14 or for destruction (Acts 25:11).
Verse Philemon 1:22. _BUT WITHAL PREPARE ME ALSO A LODGING_] Does not the apostle mention this as conferring an obligation on Philemon? I will begin to repay thee by taking up my abode at thy house, a...
BUT WITHAL - Or, at the same time - Ἅμα Hama. While you are granting this favor, do me also another by preparing a lodging for me. PREPARE ME ALSO A LODGING - Philemon had been accustomed to show ki...
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...
WITHAL. Greek. hama. See Colossians 4:3. 2Ti 5:13. ME ALSO. also for me, LODGING. Greek. _xenia_. Only here and Act 28:33. TRUST. hope. Greek. _elpizo_. THROUGH. App-104.Philemon 1:1. GIVEN. grant...
He hopes to visit Colossæ 22. _But withal_ Here is a different matter, yet not quite apart from the main theme. "There is a gentle compulsion in this mention of a personal visit to Colossæ. The Apost...
ἍΜΑ ΔΈ ΚΑῚ. Colossians 4:3. Simultaneously (see Meyer) with the carrying out of my request and more (Philemon 1:21), be making arrangements for seeing me. Observe that the mention by St Paul of his c...
21, 22. _Sure of Philemon’s obedience, he hopes to come to him soon _...
BUT WITHAL PREPARE ME, &C.— The apostle's desiring Philemon to prepare him a lodging, shews that he had expectations of being set at liberty, and that then he designed them a visit at Colosse: it may...
22. BUT WITHAL PREPARE ME ALSO A LODGING: FOR I HOPE THAT THROUGH YOUR PRAYERS I SHALL BE GRANTED UNTO YOU. a. Paul clinches his written appeal by the announcement that he expected to be visiting Phi...
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. This prospect of Paul's visiting Colosse would secure a kindly reception for Onesimus, as Paul...
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...
ἅμα … _i.e._, at the same time that he does what he is going to do for Onesimus. ἑτοίμαζέ μοι : Lightfoot's remark that “there is a gentle compulsion in this mention of a personal visit to Colossae,”...
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...
_‘ANSWERED PRAYERS’_ ‘Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the Church unto God for him.’ Acts 12:5 ‘But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that thro...
22_But at the same time prepare for me a lodging_. This confidence must have powerfully excited and moved Philemon; and next, he holds out to him the hope of being gratified by his own arrival. Althou...
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...
BUT WITHAL PREPARE ME ALSO A LODGING,.... Not that the apostle expected or desired any grand apartment to be fitted up for him; a room with such furniture as the Shunamite provided for the man of God...
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. Ver. 22. _But withal, prepare, &c._] Thus he despatcheth his own private business in one word, a...
_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...
A LODGING; to receive him as a guest after his release from confinement at Rome. I SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU; he believed that in answer to prayer he should be permitted again to visit Philemon, and th...
CONCLUDING REMARKS AND GREETING....
BUT WITHAL PREPARE ME ALSO A LODGING; FOR I TRUST THAT THROUGH YOUR PRAYERS I SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU....
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...
This would incline one to think that this Epistle was written before the Second Epistle to Timothy, for there, 2 TIMOTHY 4:6, he seems to have other apprehensions; yet it is plain Timothy was with Pau...
Philemon 1:22 But G1161 meanwhile G260 also G2532 prepare G2090 (G5720) room G3578 me G3427 for G1063 trust...
Philemon 1:22. BUT WITHAL PREPARE ME ALSO A LODGING. It must have appeared to the apostle that his release was near at hand when he wrote these words. So we may place the date of the Epistle in A.D. 6...
_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...
CONTENTS: Greeting to Philemon. Intercession for Onesimus. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Timothy, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Paul, Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas. CONCLUSION: Wise and good...
AT THE SAME TIME. All the Letters written during the first imprisonment show that Paul expected to be set free from his confinement. [Contrast this with 2 Timothy 4:6.]...
_Prepare me also a lodging _ A LODGING 1. If St. Paul’s direction here arose from a real anxiety upon the subject of the “lodging” itself, we shall not be likely to suppose that he required much com...
PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:22 PREPARE A GUEST ROOM FOR ME. Paul hopes to be released from prison and come to Colossae for a visit. ⇐...
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
_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...
Acts 28:23; Romans 15:24; Philippians 1:25,26; Philippians 2:24;...
Withal [α μ α]. Simultaneously with the fulfillment of my request. A lodging. Paul is expecting a speedy liberation. His original plan of going from Rome to Spain has apparently been altered. Lightfoo...
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...
Given to you — Restored to liberty....