Philemon 1:20

Verse 20

By receiving and forgiving Onesimus, Philemon would be repaying Paul and encouraging him. Another play on words occurs in that the Greek word translated "benefit" is the root of the one translated "Onesimus." One writer rendered this clause, "Let me get help as well as you get Helpful." [Note: Handley C. G. Moule, Colossian and Philemon Studies, p. 311.] As Philemon had refreshed the hearts of the saints (Philemon 1:7), so Paul asked him to refresh his (Paul’s) heart by forgiving and accepting Onesimus.

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable

Dr. Thomas Constable graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1960 and later graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary.Dr. Constable is the founder of Dallas Seminary's Field Education department (1970) and the Center for Biblical Studies (1973), both of which he directed for many years before assuming other responsibilities.Today Dr. Constable maintains an active academic, pulpit supply, and conference-speaking ministry around the world. He has ministered in nearly three dozen countries and written commentaries on every book of the Bible.Dr. Constable also founded Plano Bible Chapel, pastored it for twelve years, and has served as one of its elders for over thirty years.... Show more

Written by Dr. Thomas L. Constable over a 25-year period, these notes provide commentary on all 66 books of the Bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Dr. Constable's Notes, also known as expository notes to Dr. Constable's seminary students, are intended to help you to better understand the Bible.... Show more

Verse 20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable

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