Read Philemon 8-16. In verse 8-16: Paul's appeal. In verse 8: For this reason, a transition marks a new section. In verse 9: Old man could mean "ambassador,' but likely refers to Paul's age. In verse 10: My child, a metaphor for a convert. See 1 Cor 4.14, 17; Gal 4.19. In verse 11: Useless ... useful, see introduction and not 1. In verse 15: he was separated, is a passive form, possibly suggesting God as the cause, underlining the point that the delay was benefical. Comments or Question...
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