Philemon

Orthodox Bible · New Testament · 1 chapter · LXX

About Philemon

Philemon is a 25-verse appeal to a slave-owner to receive his runaway slave Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

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Frequently asked about Philemon

What does Philemon teach about slavery?
Paul doesn't issue a political decree but plants a gospel seed — 'no longer a slave but a beloved brother' — that ultimately uproots the institution.