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The Power of Partnership
Paul bases his appeal on being Philemon's "partner." Commentators explain this isn't just a casual friendship but a deep, shared fellowship (koinonia) in faith, hope, and mission. By asking Philemon to receive Onesimus based on this partnership, Paul elevates the former slave to the same level of spiritual communion, demonstrating that in Christ, all believers are united.
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Albert Barnes
On Philemon 1:17
18th Century
Theologian
If you count me therefore a partner. The word translated partner, (koinwnov,) means a partaker, a companion. The idea in…
AT Robertson
On Philemon 1:17
If then thou countest me a partner (ε ουν με εχεις κοινωνον). As I assume that you do, condition of the first class.
Charles Ellicott
On Philemon 1:17
19th Century
Bishop
A partner. The title is peculiar. In the singular number (in which it is naturally more distinctive) and in absolute use, unconnec…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Philemon 1:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philemon 1:17
Now Paul uses a term from the business world. “Partner” (GK 3128; related to the NT word “fellowship,” GK 3126) here has the sense of “business par…
John Calvin
On Philemon 1:17
16th Century
Theologian
If, therefore, thou holdest me to be thy associate. Here he lowers himself still further, by giving up his right and his honor to a runawa…
John Gill
On Philemon 1:17
17th Century
Pastor
If you count me therefore a partner
A companion and friend, who reckon each other's affairs and interest their own: …
Matthew Henry
On Philemon 1:15–22
17th Century
Minister
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 …