Philemon 1:22

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. 63. He did not need much preparation to be made for him , that he adds this clause, but that Philemon may be moved with joy at the prospect of a speedy visit, and also be the more zealous to do everything which St. Paul desires, that he may find nothing failing when he arrives.

for I hope that through your prayers. Prayer was from the first (Acts 12:5) the Church's resource when Christ's messengers were cast into prison. And as God had heard them in the case of St. Peter, so St. Paul feels that they will be effectual on his behalf also.

I s hall be given unto you. So he ascribes his expected release already to the grace of God.