Read Philemon verse 1-7. In verses 1-7: Opening and thanksgiving. Paul praises Philemon but does not mention Onesimus. He wants Philemon to act out of good will, so he establishes Philemon's good will at the start. Because he wants Philemon to accept Onesimus, Paul very heart (v.12), he praises Philemon's love. In verse 1: Timothy, see 1 Thess 3.1-6; 1 Cor 4.17; Phil.= 2.29-24. Dear, the Greek is the same as "beloved," used for Onesimus in vv. 5, 7, 9, 16. In verse 2: Apphia or sister, in the Lord. Archippus, see Col 4.17. Fellow soldier, see Phil 2.25. Church in your house, early Christians worshipped in private homes (Rom 16.5;1 Cor 16.19; Col 4.15). In verse 5: Love for all the saints, extravagant praise so the Philemon will love the new saint, Onesimus, In verse 6: The good, see Rom 10.15; Phil 1.6; 1 Thess 5.15; Gal 6,10. On verse 7: Hearts, literally "inward parts." Comments or Questions..
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