Perhaps (ταχα). Old adverb, in N.T. only here and Ro 5:7.

That thou shouldst have him (ινα αυτον απεχηις).…

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season. Perhaps on this account, or for this reason dia touto he left y…

For perhaps he therefore departed (or, was parted)—This is a further reason for sending Onesimus back. …

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother …

The contrast between “for a time” and “forever” shows Paul’s conviction that the hand of God was at work in the whole situation. It also shows his …

For perhaps he was separated. If we are angry about offenses committed by men, our minds should be soothed when we perceive that those thi…

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season
The apostle in this clause seems to soften this business of Onesimus in running…

When we speak of the nature of any sin or offense against God, its evil is not to be lessened; but in a penitent sinner, as God covers it, so must …

1. Having expre ed his confidence in Philemon’s goodne , Paul now states his request.

   He first indicates the person on whose behalf h…