Epaphras (Επαφρας). The Colossian preacher who apparently started the work in Colossae, Hierapolis, and Laodicea, and who had come…

There salute thee Epaphras. The same persons who are mentioned here as greeting Philemon are mentioned at the end of the epistle to the Co…

Philemon 1:21–25 contain the conclusion of the Epistle—hope to visit Philemon soon, salutation, and blessing.

Confid…

These five coworkers who send greetings to Philemon are also mentioned in Col 4:10–14 (Jesus Justus is a sixth coworker). The question remains as t…

There salute thee Epaphras
Who was a Colossian, and minister of the church at Colosse, and so might be well known to…

Never have believers found more enjoyment of God than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this t…

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

   He first indicates the person on whose behalf h…