Author – Paul
Time – 61 – 62 A.D.

Summary – Paul writes to Philemon whose slave, Onesimus, had run away to Rome, where he met Paul and became a Christian. Paul sends him back to his rightful owner with his personal letter of recommendation to accept him back with love and charity.

Responsibilities in Christ

Salutation – v 1 to 3

Paul’s praise of Philemon – v 4 to 7

Paul’s plea for Onesimus – v 8 to 17

Paul’s pledge of repayment – v 18 to 22

Final greetings – v 23 to 25