Philemon 1:22

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. Lightfoot observes that "there is a gentle compulsion in this mention of a personal visit to Colossae. The apostle would thus be able to see for himself that Philemon had not disappointed his expectations."

I shall be given [χ α ρ ι σ θ η σ ο μ α ι]. A beautiful assumption of his correspondent's affection for him, in that his visit to them will be a gracious gift [χ α ρ ι ς]. The word is also used of granting for destruction, Acts 25:11; or for preservation, Acts 3:14.