Albert Barnes Commentary Philemon 1:22

"But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you." — Philemon 1:22 (ASV)

But withal. Or, at the same time—ama. While you are granting this favor, do me also another by preparing a lodging for me.

Prepare me also a lodging. Philemon had been accustomed to show kindness to the saints (Philemon 1:6), and probably Paul had previously shared his hospitality. The word rendered lodging (xenia) means, properly, guest-right, hospitality, entertainment; and then, a place for a guest. Compare Acts 28:23.

For I trust. Paul had some hope of being released—an event which probably occurred. See Philippians 1:25; Philippians 2:23, Philippians 2:24.

Through your prayers. See 2 Corinthians 1:11.

He expected release in answer to the petitions of those who loved him and the cause in which he was engaged. Compare Acts 12:5.

I shall be given unto you. I shall be permitted to return to you as a favor, charisthēsomai. Paul had no doubt that Philemon would so regard it, and he had no apprehension that his staying with him would be considered a burden.