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Paul's Ministry Team
The men listed—Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke—were Paul's active ministry partners. Commentators note that this list is nearly identical to the one in Colossians 4, suggesting the letters were sent together. Their collective greeting adds weight to Paul's appeal, showing that a team of respected leaders supported the reconciliation of Philemon and Onesimus.
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Albert Barnes
On Philemon 1:24
18th Century
Theologian
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, and Lucas. See Barnes on Colossians 4:10, and see Barnes on Colossians 4:14.
AT Robertson
On Philemon 1:24
The other "co-workers" (συνεργο) here (Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke) are all named in detail in Col 4:10-14 with kindly words.
Charles Ellicott
On Philemon 1:21–25
19th Century
Bishop
Philemon 1:21–25 contain the conclusion of the Epistle—hope to visit Philemon soon, salutation, and blessing.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philemon 1:24
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…
John Calvin
On Philemon 1:24
16th Century
Theologian
Demas. This is the same person who afterwards forsook him, as he complains in the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy 4:10). …
John Gill
On Philemon 1:24
17th Century
Pastor
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas
Marcus was Barnabas's sister's son, the son of that Mary, in whose house the churc…
Matthew Henry
On Philemon 1:23–25
17th Century
Minister
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…