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Philemon 1:1-25
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Matthew Henry on Philemon 1:1-7Philemon 1:1-7 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryFaith in Christ, and love to him, should unite saints more closely than any outward relation can unite the people of the world. Paul in his private prayers was particular in remembering his friends. We must remember Chr…Apostolic Salutations; Gratitude on Philemon's Behalf. (a. d. 62.)Philemon 1:1-7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAPOSTOLIC SALUTATIONS; GRATITUDE ON PHILEMON'S BEHALF. (A. D. 62.) I. In the Philemon 1:1-2 of the preface we have the persons from and to whom it is written, with some annexed note or title, implying somewhat of argume…The Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:1Philemon 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryA prisoner of Christ Jesus. He writes a private letter, as friend to friend, and therefore does not describe himself by his official title of apostle. Having to plead the cause of a slave, he begins by putting himself i…The Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:1-3Philemon 1:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe hallowing of the ordinary intercourse of life. The salutation. Philemon's house had become a church, and the Church was in his house; thereby the household was made holy. Every household should likewise be made holy…The Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:1-3Philemon 1:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe address and salutation. This strictly private letter, which has been well called "the polite Epistle," carries upon the face of it a clear explanation of its contents. I. THE WRITER OF THE EPISTLE. "Paul, a prisoner…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Philemon 1:1-7Faith in Christ, and love to him, should unite saints more closely than any outward relation can unite the people of the world. Paul in his private prayers was particular in remembering his friends. We must remember Chr…Matthew HenrycommentaryApostolic Salutations; Gratitude on Philemon's Behalf. (a. d. 62.)APOSTOLIC SALUTATIONS; GRATITUDE ON PHILEMON'S BEHALF. (A. D. 62.) I. In the Philemon 1:1-2 of the preface we have the persons from and to whom it is written, with some annexed note or title, implying somewhat of argume…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:1-3The address and salutation. This strictly private letter, which has been well called "the polite Epistle," carries upon the face of it a clear explanation of its contents. I. THE WRITER OF THE EPISTLE. "Paul, a prisoner…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:1-3The hallowing of the ordinary intercourse of life. The salutation. Philemon's house had become a church, and the Church was in his house; thereby the household was made holy. Every household should likewise be made holy…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:1A prisoner of Christ Jesus. He writes a private letter, as friend to friend, and therefore does not describe himself by his official title of apostle. Having to plead the cause of a slave, he begins by putting himself i…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:2Our beloved Apphia. Codices A, D*, E*, F, G, and א (Sinaiticus) read adelphē (sister) for agapētē (beloved), and also Jerome, Griesbach, Meyer; which also has been adopted in the Revised Version. The name Appia, or A…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:3Grace to you, and peace. The secular formula of salutation was χαίρειν (Acts 23:1-35. 26); in Latin, multam or plurimare salutem ant plenissimam. St. Paul's formula was almost invariably as above, "Grace to you, and pe…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Philemon 1:3The Christian family. The family of Philemon was Christian, doubtless, both in profession and practice. Many families at the present day are Christian in profession, but not in practice. The family really Christian may…Joseph S. Exell and contributors