New Testament
Philemon
A wealthy Christian in Colossae and recipient of Paul's personal letter regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus.
Philemon was a leader in the Colossian church who hosted a congregation in his home. Paul wrote to him to urge the gracious reception of Onesimus, a former slave who had become a brother in Christ. His story serves as a profound biblical example of reconciliation and the transformative power of the Gospel in human relationships.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Philemon 1:1
- Last appears
- Philemon 1:25
Where Philemon appears
2 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
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