Questions tagged [philemon]

Questions about Paul's letter to Philemon. This personal letter was written to Philemon on behalf of a converted, runaway slave name Onesimus.

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Is Paul suggesting that Philemon release Onesimus from slavery?

The key passage in Philemon 1:15-16 (ESV): For this perhaps is why [Onesimus] was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, no longer as a bondservant but more than a bondservant, as a beloved brother—especially to me, but…
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Why was Epaphras in prison?

Philemon 1:23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. What was the charge?
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Is Philemon necessary?

Is there anything proven in Philemon? Is anything actually useful? Is anything taught about getting closer to Jesus? I have not found anything useful in that book, but there might be something in there.
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