Philemon 1:4-20 BSB

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:15

Philemon 1:15 Social Power of the Gospel. I. We see here, first of all, what sort of results St. Paul expected to flow from the reconciling and combining force of the Christian faith. In nothing does Christianity differ more profoundly from some philosophies which seem to have a superficial resemblance to it, than in this: it does not allow a man to think of himself as an isolated unit, while forgetful of other men: it does not allow a class to entrench itself in its privileges or excellences,... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Philemon 1:7

DISCOURSE: 2266BENEVOLENCE ENCOURAGEDPhilemon 1:7. We have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.IN no epistle that was ever written was contained, I apprehend, a greater measure of address and skill than in this. The Apostle had a deep knowledge of the human heart, and an exquisite sensibility within his own bosom; so that, whilst speaking with the utmost simplicity of mind, he touched the feelings of his friend with a delicacy... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Philemon 1:10-11

DISCOURSE: 2267THE EFFICACY OF THE GOSPELPhilemon 1:10-11. I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me.THE inspired volume certainly differs in many respects from what we might have expected. We should have supposed, that it would contain only such things as could not be known except by revelation. But, behold, here is a letter, written to a single individual, on a subject which might... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Philemon 1:18

account Philemon 1:17; Philemon 1:18 perfectly illustrate imputation: "Receive him as myself"--reckon to him my merit; "If he hath wronged thee or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account"-- reckon to me his demerit. See "Imputation," Leviticus 25:50. (See Scofield "Leviticus 25:50- :") . read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Philemon 1:15

THE STORY OF A RUNAWAY SLAVE NO. 1268 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “Perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that you should receive him forever.” Philemon 1:15 . NATURE is selfish but Grace is loving. He who boasts that he cares for nobody and nobody cares for him, is the reverse of a Christian, for Jesus Christ enlarges the heart when He cleanses it. None so tender and sympathetic as our Master and if we are truly His disciples, the same... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:1-25

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 Colossian epistle. When Paul wrote the Colossian epistle, he made mention that he was sending the letter with Tychicus, and that also Onesimus, who was one of their own, would be coming with Tychicus with the epistle. The letter of Philemon involves this man Onesimus, for Onesimus was at one time a slave... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:4

Philemon 1:4I thank my God A thankful commendationPaul has the habit of beginning all his letters with thankful commendations, and assurances of a place in his prayers.The exceptions are 2 Corinthians, where he writes under strong and painful emotion, and Galatians, where a vehement accusation of fickleness takes the place of the usual greeting. But these exceptions make the habit more conspicuous. But though this is a habit, it is not a form, but is the perfectly simple and natural expression... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:5

Philemon 1:5Hearing of thy love and faith A true human loveSome translators in ancient times, and many in later days, would at once accept M.Renan’s version, as an equivalent, and, indeed, as a judicious correction--“De ta foi au Seigneur, de ta charite pour tous les saints.” Yet those who reverence Scripture may justly maintain that St. Paul’s own arrangement of the words has a higher rhetoric, under the guidance of a better wisdom. Let us suppose a writer to have before him two propositions,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:6

Philemon 1:6The communication of thy faith CommunicationThere is some doubt respecting the allusion in the word “communication.” It is translated “fellowship” in Acts 2:42, 2 Corinthians 13:14, and “communion” in 1 Corinthians 10:16. It may mean that the imparting to others of their faith (when they see the fruits of it) may be effectual, etc.; or “communication” may be taken as meaning distribution. If Philemon loved the saints he would distribute liberally to their needs. Both senses are... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:7

Philemon 1:7We have great joy and consolation in thy love The far-reaching consequences of good deedsNo man can ever tell how far the blessing of his small acts of kindness, or other pieces of Christian conduct, may travel.They may benefit one in material fashion, but the fragrance may reach far beyond. Philemon little dreamed that his small charity to some suffering brother in Colosse would find its way across the sea and bring a waft of coolness and refreshing in the hot prison house. Neither... read more

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:15

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Philemon 1:7

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Philemon 1:10-11

Scofield's Reference Notes - Philemon 1:18

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Philemon 1:15

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philemon 1:1-25

The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:4

The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:5

The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:6

The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:7

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