Philemon 17-28: Paul: his pledge, writes this himself, wants some benefit from Philemon: confident of obedience; his co-workers; benediction.
Philemon 8-16 Lesson 2
Philemon 8-16: confidence in Christ; change of treatment for Onesimus; his usefulness; Paul’s very heart; Paul defers to Philemon; Onesimus, a brother.
Philemon 1-7 Lesson 1
Philemon 1-7: Ancient slavery; Introduction to the letter; Paul, a prisoner; Philemon, a fellow worker; Apphia, our sister; Archippus, a fellow soldier; house church; generosity of faith; fuller knowledge.