Philemon Resources

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PHILEMON COMMENTARY
VERSE BY VERSE
Bruce Hurt, MD

May, 2024 

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PHILEMON
FROM D EDMOND HIEBERT

Carson, Herbert M., "The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians and Philemon." The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. (1960).

Drysdale, A. H., "The Epistle of St. Paul to Philemon." Devotional Commentaries. London: The Religious Tract Society (1870; 1925 reprint). -- 

Rich in devotional value, yet a work of scholarly exposition. Full, lucid, and abounding in practical applications.

Ernst, Karl J., The Art of Pastoral Counselling. A Study of the Epistle to Philemon. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House (1941). --

Philemon viewed as a case in pastoral counseling. Interesting and stimulating analysis of the epistle.

Gaebelein, Frank E., Philemon the Gospel of Emancipation. Wheaton: Van Kampen Press (1939). -- 

A brief exposition based on careful study of the text, with applications to daily life.

Hendriksen, William, BORROW "Exposition of Colossians and Philemon." New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House (1964).

Hiebert, D. Edmond, BORROW Titus and Philemon Everyman's Bible Commentary. Chicago: Moody Press (1968). -- 

An exegetical treatment of both epistles in the light of the original as the basis for an interpretation of the text.

Johnson, Philip C., BORROW "The Epistles To Titus and Philemon." Shield Bible Study Series. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House (1966).

A concise, well-outlined interpretation intended as a study guide to these epistles.

Kelly, William, An Exposition of the Epistle of Paul to Titus and of that to Philemon, With Translation of an Amended Text. Denver: Wilson Foundation (1968 reprint). -- 

A careful exposition by a voluminous Plymouth Brethren scholar of the past century.

Knox, John, and Buttrick, George A., "The Epistle to Philemon," The Interpreter's Bible. Vol. XI. New York: Abingdon Press (1955). -- Introduction and exegesis by Knox; exposition by Buttrick. --

Knox propounds the novel view that the real owner of Onesimus was Archippus and that the purpose of the letter was to secure the return of Onesimus to Paul for his own service.

Lenski, R. C. H., BORROW The interpretation of st. paul's epistles to the colossians, to the thessalonians, to timothy, to titus and to philemon. Columbus, Ohio: Lutheran Book Concern (1937).

Lightfoot, J. B., Saint Paul's Epistle to the Colossians and to Philemon. London: Macmillan and Co. (1927 reprint).

Lohse, Eduard, BORROW "Colossians and Philemon, A Commentary on the Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon." Hermenia—A Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible. Translated by William R. Poehlmann and Robert J. Karris. Edited by Helmut Koester. Philadelphia: Fortress Press (1971).

Maclaren, Alexander, "The Epistles of St. Paul to the Colossians and to Philemon," The Expositor's Bible. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. (1943 reprint).

Martin, Ralph P., BORROW Colossians and Philemon New Century Bible Based on the Revised Standard Version. London: Oliphants (1974).

Müller, Jac. J., BORROW "The Epistles of Paul to the Philippians and to Philemon." The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. (1955). -- 

A concise interpretation by a conservative professor of South Africa. Seeks to maintain a balance between exact scholarship and the practical import of the letters. Technical matters are confined to the footnotes.

Moule, C. F. D., "The Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians and to Philemon." Cambridge Greek Testament Commentary. Cambridge: University Press (1957).

Moule, H. C. G., "The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians and to Philemon." Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. Cambridge: University Press (1893; 1932 reprint).

Radford, Lewis B., BORROW "The Epistle to the Colossians and the Epistle to Philemon." Westminster Commentaries. London: Methuen & Co. (1931).

Scroggie, W. Graham, A Note to a Friend, Paul to Philemon. London: The Hulbert Publishing Co. (n.d.).  -- 

An in-depth study of this brief letter, based upon a detailed outline, with warm practical lessons. Richly rewarding.

Thomas, W. H. Griffith, BORROW Studies in Colossians and Philemon. Edited by Winifred G. T. Gillespie, his daughter. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House (1973).

Vincent, Marvin R., "A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles to the Philippians and to Philemon." Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark (1897; 1950 reprint).  -- 

Greek text. A scholarly, generally conservative interpretation with valuable introductions and word studies and exegetical comments

From Hiebert's highly recommended resource: An Introduction to the New Testament FOLLOWING CAN BE BORROWED:

An introduction to the New Testament - the Gospels and Acts Volume 1 by Hiebert, D. Edmond

An introduction to the New Testament Volume 2 by Hiebert, D. Edmond

An introduction to the New Testament Volume 3  -  Non-Pauline Epistles and the Revelation by Hiebert, David Edmond

RESOURCES THAT CAN BE BORROWED
FROM ARCHIVE.ORG

Titus and Philemon by Hiebert, D. Edmond

Philippians, Colossians and Philemon by MacDonald, William (1972) 160 pages

The Preacher's outline & sermon Bible : New Testament, King James Version 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation.

1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon : it's always too soon to quit! by Wiersbe, Warren 

Bible Exposition Commentary - New Testament  by Wiersbe, Warren 

The interpretation of st. paul's epistles to the colossians, to the thessalonians, to timothy, to titus and to philemon by R.C.H. Lenski

1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James by Morris, Leon,

Treasures of Wisdom: Studies in Colossians & Philemon - Homer Kent

Philippians, Colossians, Philemon - Bruce Barton

Galatians thru Philemon - Mark Strauss

Word biblical commentary - Colossians, Philemon - Peter T O'Brien

Thru the Bible Commentary: I and II Timothy, Titus, Philemon By: J. McGee

The Epistles of Paul to the Colossians and to Philemon : an exposition by Erdman, Charles R.

A commentary on Colossians and Philemon by Hendriksen, William a commentary on colossians & philemon

Colossians and Philemon  - New Century Commentary by Martin, Ralph P

Colossians and Philemon : bible study commentary By: Vaughan, Curtis

Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon (New International Biblical Commentary, 10) By: Arthur G. Patzia

A Critical And Exegetical Commentary On The Epistles To The Philippians And To Philemon By: Rev. Marvin R. Vincent

MORE RESOURCES ON 
PHILEMON

DANNY AKIN SERMONS

• Philemon – Philemon 1:1
• We Are Family – Philemon 1-3
• How to Pray for the Family of God – Philemon 4-7
• How to Resolve Conflicts in the Family of God – Philemon 8-16
• How the Gospel Works in Real Life – Philemon 17-25

HENRY ALFORD Philemon Commentary - The New Testament for English Readers

• Introduction to Philemon - similar to following but Greek words are translated into English in this version.
• Philemon
• Philemon Commentary - Greek

ALBERT BARNES Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

WILLIAM BARCLAY Commentary on Philemon - Daily Study Bible (critique)

• Philemon Commentary

BRIAN BELL SERMON

• Philemon - often has pithy insights

JOHANN BENGEL Short Pithy Comments similar to following but less Greek

• Philemon
• Philemon Commentary

JOSEPH BEET Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

JOHN BENNETT Brief Notes on Philemon

• The Epistle to Philemon - Part 1
• The Epistle to Philemon - Part 2

JOSEPH BENSON Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

BRIDGEWAY COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

WILLIAM BURKITT Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

JOHN CALVIN Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT Commentary on Philemon - A. Lukyn Williams

• Philemon Commentary

A. Lukyn Williams (1853–1943) was ordained to the priesthood in 1877, and became principal of Moore Theological College in 1878. On Philemon, Williams also discusses its canonicity, as well as its relation to slavery.

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Commentary on Philemon - H C G Moule

• Philemon Commentary

H. C. G. Moule (1841–1920) was the son of the vicar of Fordington, Dorchester, and was educated at home prior to attending university at Cambridge. He was ordained in 1867 and was curate at Fordington before being appointed as dean of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1873 to 1876. During his tenure at Cambridge he became first principal of Ridley Hall Theological College, in 1881, and Norrisian Professor of Divinity in 1899. In 1901, he succeeded B.F. Westcott as Bishop of Durham. He wrote Colossians and Philemon in a single volume - This volume is divided into two distinct sections, covering first Colossians and then Philemon. Before the verse-by-verse commentary on each epistle, facts and background information are laid out in a detailed manner. Included is an essay entitled "Slavery, and the Attitude of Christianity Towards It."

ALAN CARR Sermons on Philemon

• Philemon 1:1-25 Questions For Modern Day Philemons
• Philemon 1:24 The Man Who Could Not Govern Himself

JOHN CEREGHIN Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary - 24 pages - has critiques of other resources on Philemon.

ADAM CLARKE Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

GEORGE CLARKE Commentary on Philemon (1906) "Designed for Pastors and Sunday Schools"

• Philemon Introduction
• Philemon Introduction and Outline
• Philemon Commentary

BRADLEY COBB Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

STEVEN COLE Sermons on Philemon

His sermons function much like a verse by verse commentary

• The Changes of the Gospel (Philemon 1:1-25)
• Godly Relationships (Philemon 1:1-25)

THOMAS CONSTABLE Expository Notes on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

JOHN DARBY Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

MARK DEVER Audio Sermons on Philemon Series Title: "Forgiveness"

• Grace and Prayer – Philemon 1:1-7
• Repentance – Philemon 1:8-16
• A Friend – Philemon 1:17-25 - Listen to this one if you (or someone you know) is having difficult with forgiveness! 

A H DRYSDALE The Epistle of St. Paul to Philemon Devotional Commentary

D Edmond Hiebert -  Rich in devotional value, yet a work of scholarly exposition. Full, lucid, and abounding in practical applications.

Note that this commentary is on site. 

ADDRESS AND SALUTATION

I Name and Title of the Writer - Philemon 1:1

II Friendly Greetings and Compliments - Philemon 1:1,2

III Salutation to the Church-Fellowship -  Philemon 1:2

IV A General Benediction - Philemon 1:3-7

THE EXORDIUM OR PROLOGUE

Preliminary Note

I Devout Thanks and Prayer -  Philemon 1:4

II Reasons for the Devout Thanks - Philemon 1:5

III Purport of the Prayer -  Philemon 1:6

IV Good Occasion for Thanks -  Philemon 1:7

THE BODY OF THE EPISTLE

I Approaching the Subject - Philemon 1:8,9

II Paul Unveiling the Subject -  Philemon 1:9-12

III Paul Explaining the Subject -  Philemon 1:13,14

IV Paul Arguing the Subject -  Philemon 1:15

V Paul Pleading the Subject -  Philemon 1:16

VI Paul Enforcing the Subject -  Philemon 1:17

VII Paul Guarding the Subject -  Philemon 1:18-20

VIII Paul Commending the Subject -  Philemon 1:21,22

THE CONCLUSION

Parting Salutations and Benediction -  Philemon 1:23, 25

JOHN DUMMELOW Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

CHARLES ELLICOTT Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE COMMENTARY Philemon Commentary ALEXANDER MACLAREN

Warren W. Wiersbe - If you can locate the six-volume edition of the Expositor’s Bible, buy it immediately! It takes up less space than the original fifty-volume set, and not everything in the original set is worth owning. Samuel H. Kellogg on Leviticus is a classic; so is Alexander Maclaren on the Psalms and on Colossians. (A Basic Library for Bible Students)

• Philemon 1:1-3 The Epistle to Philemon
• Philemon 1:4-7 I Thank My God Always
• Philemon 1:8-11 Wherefore, Though I Have All Boldness
• Philemon 1:12-14 Whom I Have Sent Back to Thee
• Philemon 1:15-19 For Perhaps He was Therefore Parted
• Philemon 1:20-25 Yea, Brother, Let Me Have Joy of Thee in the Lord

EXPOSITOR'S GREEK TESTAMENT Philemon Commentary W E Oesterley

• Philemon Commentary

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN Commentary Critical and Explanatory Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary - Abridged Version
• Philemon Commentary - Unabridged Version

A C GAEBELEIN  Commentary on Philemon Annotated Bible

• Philemon Commentary

JOHN GILL Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

L M GRANT Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

JAMES GRAY Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

ROBERT HAWKER Commentary on Philemon Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

• Philemon Commentary

MATTHEW HENRY Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

F B HOLE Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

RHODERICK ICE Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

INTERVARSITY PRESS Commentary on Philemon

NOTE: Unfortunately only the general comments of each section are available. The more in depth verse by verse comments have not been archived, so that this resource is of only limited value. 

• Paul's Greetings (Philemon 1:1-3)
• Paul's Prayer (Philemon 1:4-7)
• Paul's Request (Philemon 1:8-22)
• Paul's Benediction (Philemon 1:23-25)

H A IRONSIDE Commentary on Philemon

Rosscup - A good practical discussion of the book, with Ironside’s usual illustrative richness. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

• Philemon Commentary
• See his famous sermon on Philemon 1:17-19 -  Charge that to My Account

WILLIAM KELLY Commentary on Philemon

Hiebert -  A careful exposition by a voluminous Plymouth Brethren scholar of the past century.

• Philemon Commentary

PAUL E. KRETZMANN Commentary on Philemon The Popular Commentary

• Philemon Commentary

JOHN PETER LANGE Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

J B LIGHTFOOT Commentary on Philemon

Rosscup - Many regard (his) commentary (on Colossians) as the best older work on the Greek text… As earlier stated, this work is excellent on Colossians and is also helpful on Philemon in the Greek text. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

• Philemon Introduction
• Philemon 1:1-3 Commentary
• Philemon 1:4-7 Commentary
• Philemon 1:8-11 Commentary
• Philemon 1:12-17 Commentary
• Philemon 1:18- 25 Commentary

JOHN MACARTHUR Sermons on Philemon

This series by MacArthur in 1991 is entitled "Forgiveness: How to Restore Broken Relationships"  - It’s the simple mathematics of being human. Two people plus one relationship equals inevitable pain. One unkind word, careless act, or intentional attack, and a gulf is opened that could potentially damage a relationship forever. That’s where the need for real, biblical forgiveness comes in. Forgiveness can heal even the worst damage between husbands and wives, children and parents, longtime friends, and everyone in between. In Forgiveness, John MacArthur looks to the life of Philemon to illuminate one of Scripture’s greatest examples of human forgiveness in action. 

• Philemon 1:1-3 A Living Lesson on Forgiveness
• Philemon 1:4-7 Characteristics of One Who Forgives
• Philemon 1:8-18 The Actions of One Who Forgives
• Philemon 1:19-25 The Motives of One Who Forgives
• Question and Answer - The Apostle Paul and Slavery

HENRY MAHAN'S COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

J VERNON MCGEE Thru the Bible on Philemon Commentary Mp3 Only

• Philemon Introduction
• Philemon 1-3
• Philemon 4-7
• Philemon 8-16
• Philemon 17-25

F B MEYER Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

HEINRICH MEYER Commentary on Philemon Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament

• Philemon Commentary

THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES Philemon

• Introduction - Philemon 1:1-3
• Prisoner - Philemon 1:1
• Apphia ... Archippus - Philemon 1:2
• You sent us a letter - Philemon 1:3
• Thanksgiving in Prayer - Philemon 1:4-7
• I always thank my God - Philemon 1:4
• Love for all the saints - Philemon 1:5
• Refreshed the hearts of the saints - Philemon 1:6-7
• Request to Show Mercy for Onesimus - Philemon 1:8-21
• I could . . . order - Philemon 1:8
• I appeal to you - Philemon 1:9-10
• Useless . . . useful - Philemon 1:11
• My very heart - Philemon 1:12
• Helping me . . . your consent - Philemon 1:13
• Not forced - Philemon 1:14
• The reason - Philemon 1:15
• As a dear brother - Philemon 1:16
• Love and forgiveness - Philemon 1:17-19
• Some benefit - Philemon 1:20-22
• Benediction - Philemon 1:23-25

HENRY MORRIS Commentary Notes on Philemon Defender's Study Bible

You can also BORROW Defender's Study Bible : King James Version

• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:1
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:2
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:6
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:7
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:9
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:10
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:11
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:16
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:17
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:18
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:23
• Defender's Study Bible - Notes on Philemon 1:24

H C G MOULE Commentary on Philemon

• Introduction - Authenticity, etc
• Chief Persons in the Epistle
• Slavery and the Attitude of Christianity Towards It
• Argument of Philemon
• Philemon 1:1
• Philemon 1:2-3
• Philemon 1:4-7
• Philemon 1:8-9
• Philemon 1:10
• Philemon 1:11-12
• Philemon 1:13-15
• Philemon 1:16-18
• Philemon 1:19-20
• Philemon 1:21-22
• Philemon 1:23-25
• See also The Epistle to Philemon - about 40 pages of Moule's commentary notes

VERSE BY VERSE COMMENTARY - tool which lists comments from multiple commentaries on one verse on one page

• Philemon 1:1 - click Philemon 1:2 in upper right corner to go to next verse.

"BEST" COMMENTARIES

• Commentaries on Philemon - Best Commentaries
• Best Commentaries on Philemon - Tim Challies
• Top 5 Commentaries on Philemon - Ligonier Ministry

JOHN BENNETT

• Epistle to Philemon - brief commentary

BENJAMIN W BORDIE

• Philemon 64 pages, somewhat technical

JAMES T DENNISON - article

• Paul, Philemon, Onesimus and the New Creation in Christ Jesus

HOMILIES - PHILEMON

• Homilies from Pulpit Commentary

J B HEWITT

• Christ Our Example in Philemon (see related article)

WAYNE JACKSON

• Nuggets from the Book of Philemon - very brief notes

T. R. KELLEY - check out this series on forgiveness

• Forgiveness - A Study in Philemon - Excerpt from the introduction - Whether the offense is big or small, forgiveness is a process that only God can accomplish in us. Forgiveness is beyond us – it is the work of God in us. Overlooking a transgression is to look beyond the transgression. As we forgive, we bring glory to God, for we are never more like God than when we forgive.

DANNY OLINGER - article

• A Redemptive-Historical Consideration of Philemon

JOHN MCRAY - article

• Philemon, Theology of

DAVID MALICK - article

• An Argument Of The Book Of Philemon
• An Introduction To The Book Of Philemon

ESV Notes

• The Global Message of Philemon

BIBLE DICTIONARIES - articles

• American Tract Society Philemon
• Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Philemon
• Easton's Bible Dictionary Philemon
• Fausset Bible Dictionary Philemon
• Holman Bible Dictionary Philemon
• Hitchcock Bible Names Philemon
• Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Philemon
• Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Philemon Epistle to Philemon
• Hawker's Poor Man's Dictionary Philemon
• People's Dictionary of the Bible Philemon
• Watson's Theological Dictionary Philemon
• 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Epistle to Philemon
• International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Philemon
• Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Philemon epistle to
• McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Philemon

JOHN MCRAY - Theology of Philemon 

• Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology

DONALD CANTRELL - sermon

• Philemon - Prisoner of Love 

PAUL CHAPPELL - devotionals

• Philemon 10–12 Faith to Lead Part 2
• Philemon 18–19 Because He has First Forgiven Us
• Philemon 1:8-14 An Appeal for Forgiveness
• Philemon 16–17 Developing Faith that Works Part 1

DAVID COLBURN - aid to lead a Bible study

• Philemon - A Daily Bible Study

S LEWIS JOHNSON - sermon

• Philemon: The Epistle Liberals Love to Praise

RAY STEDMAN - sermon

• Philemon: A Brother Restored

HADDON ROBINSON - youtube sermon

• Put That on Master Charge

DAVID GUZIK -  modern commentary, conservative, evangelical

• Commentary on Philemon

CHRYSOSTOM - homily

• Commentary on Philemon - Homilies

JOHNNY HUNT - sermon

• Philemon  1 :17-25 Three Gifts

ROB JACKSON - sermon

• Philemon  1 :1-25 The Winning Team

RICH CATHERS - study notes

• Philemon 1-25

RON DANIEL - study notes

• Philemon 1-25 Koinonia; From Slavery To Brotherhood; Led By Grace

RAY PRITCHARD - sermon

• Philemon 1:1-25 New Testament Postcards: Philemon

JOHN CALVIN - commentary

• Philemon 1:1-7
• Philemon 1:8-14
• Philemon 1:15-19
• Philemon 1:20-25

EXPLORE THE BIBLE - study/teaching helps

• Philemon 1:8-25
• Philemon 1:3-22 Be Faithful 

F B MEYER - devotional

• Philemon 1:12

DON FORTNER - sermons

• Put that On My Account
• The Story Of The Runaway Slave: Philemon 1:15
• Put That On Mine Account Philemon 1:17-18

OUR DAILY BREAD - devotionals

• Philemon - Devotionals

ALEXANDER MACLAREN - sermon

• Philemon 1:19 Owing Ourselves to Christ

DAVID LEGGE - sermon

• Philemon

CHRIS BENFIELD - sermon

• Philemon 1:10-19 - Becoming a Free Man

ARTHUR PEAKE - commentary

• Philemon

PETER PETT - commentary

• Philemon

EASY ENGLISH - commentary

• Philemon - A Very Precious Letter

W A CRISWELL - sermon

• Philemon 1:16-20 What We Owe and How to Pay It
• Philemon 1:1-3 And Say to Archippus
• Philemon 1:1-25 For Love's Sake
• Philemon 1&2 Evangel Home Groups

ROBERT RAYBURN - sermons

• Philemon - Part 1
• Philemon - Part 2

MONERGISM - sermons - Mp3

• Philemon

JAMES T DENNISON - article

• Paul, Philemon, Onesimus and the New Creation in Christ Jesus

DANNY OLINGER - article

• A Redemptive-Historical Consideration of Philemon

MICHAEL A G HAYKIN - journal article

• Philemon 1:22 Praying Together

JERRY DODSON - 11 page article

• An Exegetical Overview of Philemon 18-20

JOHN PIPER - article

• How Paul Worked to Overcome Slavery

​​​ALISTAIR WILSON - commentary

• Invitation to Philemon
• Who Wrote the Letter to Philemon?
• What Do We Know about Philemon’s Church?
• Purpose
• Key Verse
• Outline
• Prescript (1–3)
• Thanksgiving and Prayer (4–7)
• Paul’s Narrative of the Circumstances (8–16)
• Paul’s Requests (17–21)
• Final Greetings (22–25)
• Bibliography

R C SPROUL - Devotionals - Tabletalk

• Philemon 1-3 To Philemon and Company
• Philemon 4-5 A Personal Yet Public Faith
• Philemon 6 The Effective Sharing of Faith
• Philemon 7 Joy and Comfort in Christ
• Philemon 8 Sin’s Reality and the Ideal
• Philemon 9-10 Apostolic Authority
• Philemon 11-13 Onesimus’ Return
• Philemon 14 Free Consent
• Philemon 15-16 Sovereign Separation
• Philemon 17-18 Receiving Onesimus
• Philemon 17-18 The Costs and Demands of Love
• Philemon 19-20 Paying the Cost
• Philemon 21-22 Going Above and Beyond
• Philemon 23-25 Final Greetings for Philemon

DAVID STRAIN - sermons

• Philemon 1:1-25 Prisoners of Christ Jesus
• Philemon 1:1-25 No Longer A Slave
• Philemon 1:1-25 Gospel Partners

GENE GETZ - Short videos with emphasis on principles

• Philemon; Principle #1; Phm. 1-3; Confronting Sensitive Issues: To resolve certain problems, spiritual leaders must communicate with everyone in a local church. Video
• Philemon; Principle #2; Phm. 4-16;  Demonstrating Wisdom: To carry out Christ's mission to the world, we must demonstrate wisdom toward all people. Video
• Philemon; Principle #3; Phm. 17-22;  The Judeo-Christian Ethic: Though God has not promised that we can significantly change our culture at large, as believers we are to be faithful in demonstrating biblical values. Video

GOTQUESTIONS - articles

• Book of Philemon - survey
• "What are the prison epistles?"
• What should it mean to be a Christian employer?
• Does the Bible condone slavery?
• Why does the Bible allow slave owners to beat their slaves?
• What does the Bible have to say to victims of human trafficking?
• What is a bondservant?

BRUCE GOETTSCHE - sermon (topic - forgiveness)

• Philemon 1:1-25 Practical Faith

RICK EZELL - sermon 

• When Someone You Love Is Hurting (Philemon

VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH - article

• NT Survey - Philemon
• Lesson 83: The Book of Philemon

JAMES HASTINGS - great texts

• Philemon - 10 page discussion

FRED H WRIGHT - Manners and customs

• Slavery in the Bible

GEORGE MULLER - sermon notes

• Paul's Letter to Philemon 

ROBERT HAWKER - devotional

• Philemon 1:9 - Such an one as Paul the aged

JON COURSON - devotional

• Philemon 1:10 Devotional

NORMAN GEISLER - article

• Philemon 1:16 - Doesn’t Paul approve of the institution of slavery?

ROBERT MORGAN - devotional & sermon

• Philemon 1:18 Put this on My Account
• Philemon 1:7, 20 We Are Made for Fellowship - Robert Morgan

J C PHILPOT - devotional

• Philemon 1:25 - Devotional

IAN PAISLEY - devotional

• Philemon 1:22 Preparing a Lodging

VANCE HAVNER - devotional

• Philemon 1:15KJV - "For a Season...Forever" 
• Philemon 1:1 - Whose Prisoner Are You?

JOHN HENRY JOWETT - devotional

• Philemon 1:10-18 - Mechanical Piety 

JOHN BUTLER - sermon starters - 7 volumes

• Philemon 1:15 Profitable Problems
• Philemon 1:1 Instructive Greeting

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR Commentary on Philemon Wells of Living Water Commentary

• Philemon Commentary
• Philemon Onesimus Sent Back to Colosse

NET BIBLE NOTES  Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary Notes

NISBET'S CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

DEVOTIONALS RELATED TO PHILEMON 

This page has devotionals from a variety of sources including Our Daily Bread, Vance Havner, Warren Wiersbe, etc. These make excellent teaching or preaching illustrations on the letter to Philemon

• Devotionals-Philemon - the equivalent of 34 pages. Below are  a few examples of what you will find on this page of devotionals and illustrations....

JOSEPH PARKER Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Introduction
• Philemon Commentary

MATTHEW POOLE Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

PREACHER'S COMPLETE HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon

Scroll down for homiletics and notes

• Philemon Commentary

PULPIT COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon

Scroll down for homiletics or click for Pulpit Commentary Homiletics

• Philemon Commentary
• Philemon Commentary - Homiletics

RANDALL RADIC COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary - 22 pages

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE Commentary Notes on Philemon

• Philemon 1:1
• Philemon 1:6
• Philemon 1:7
• Philemon 1:9
• Philemon 1:10
• Philemon 1:11
• Philemon 1:14
• Philemon 1:16
• Philemon 1:17
• Philemon 1:19
• Philemon 1:22

GRANT RICHISON COMMENTARY ON PHILEMON

A T ROBERTSON Philemon Word Pictures in the New Testament

• Philemon Commentary

ROB SALVATO Sermons on Philemon

• Philemon 1-25 (A Power Packed Postcard)
• Philemon 1-25 (Onesimus: The Story Of A Transformed Slave)
• Philemon 1-12 (Philemon: A Master Called To Forgive)

PHILLIP SCHAFF Philemon Commentary Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament

• Philemon Commentary

JOHN SCHULTZ Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

W. GRAHAM SCROGGIE "A NOTE TO A FRIEND" Paul to Philemon

Comment: This excellent commentary is filled with "pearls," is a very easy to understand and is imminently applicable to real life. Scroggie writes 171 pages on ONE CHAPTER and discusses not just each verse but even each phrase. Excellent exposition! 

D Edmond Hiebert an excellent expositor in his own right writes - "An in-depth study of this brief letter, based upon a detailed outline, with warm practical lessons. Richly rewarding."

Dr John Cereghin pastor and writer of a short work on Philemon comments - " A rewarding and in depth study. One of the best ever produced on this epistle." (I agree!)

Excerpt - A Note to a Friend - When a Field-Marshal, such as Paul was, speaks of a "private," such as Archippus was, as a "fellow-soldier," he may reckon on that Tommy to follow him in the fight to the death. 

When a master-workman, such as Paul was, speaks of an obscure person like Philemon as his "fellow-worker," he has made him capable of better work than ever before. 

It is this "milk of human kindness" that feeds our hearts; it is generous acknowledgment and praise, such as Paul bestoweed, that tone up life and service, and make men and women capable of unthought-of deeds. 

Let us from this simple yet profound introduction learn what Christianity is at its best. 

• 183 Page commentary (a facsimile but still very legible and usable)
• HERE IS THE PDF WHICH ALLOWS COPY AND PASTE FUNCTION
• Book Chart
• Philemon 1:1 Commentary
• Philemon 1:2 Commentary
• Philemon 1:3 Commentary
• Philemon 1:4 Commentary
• Philemon 1:5 Commentary
• Philemon 1:6 Commentary
• Philemon 1:7 Commentary
• Philemon 1:8 Commentary
• Philemon 1:9 Commentary
• Philemon 1:10 Commentary
• Philemon 1:11 Commentary
• Philemon 1:12 Commentary
• Philemon 1:13 Commentary
• Philemon 1:14 Commentary
• Philemon 1:15 Commentary
• Philemon 1:16 Commentary
• Philemon 1:17 Commentary
• Philemon 1:18 Commentary
• Philemon 1:19 Commentary
• Philemon 1:20 Commentary
• Philemon 1:21 Commentary
• Philemon 1:22 Commentary
• Philemon 1:23 Commentary
• Philemon 1:24 Commentary
• Philemon 1:25 Commentary

SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY Philemon Commentary

• Philemon Commentary

SERMONS ON PHILEMON Verse by Verse

CHARLES SIMEON Sermons on Philemon

• Philemon 1:7 Benevolence Encouraged
• Philemon 1:10, 11 The Efficacy of the Gospel (Scroll down)

CHUCK SMITH Commentary & Sermon Notes on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary
• Study Guide for Philemon

SERMON NOTES

• Sermon Notes for Philemon 1:18 "CHARGE IT TO ME"
• Sermon Notes for Philemon 1:8 CHARGE IT TO MY ACCOUNT
• Sermon Notes for Philemon 1:15-19 "CHARGE IT."

C H SPURGEON Sermons 

• Philemon 1:2 A Pastoral Visit 
• Philemon 1:15 The Story of a Runaway Slave 
• Philemon 1:2 The Church in thy house - Devotional

JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

THIRD MILLENNIUM Resources on Philemon

• Introduction - Philemon 1:1-3
• Prisoner - Philemon 1:1
• Apphia ... Archippus - Philemon 1:2
• You sent us a letter - Philemon 1:3
• Thanksgiving in Prayer - Philemon 1:4-7
• I always thank my God - Philemon 1:4
• Love for all the saints - Philemon 1:5
• Refreshed the hearts of the saints - Philemon 1:6-7
• Request to Show Mercy for Onesimus - Philemon 1:8-21
• I could . . . order - Philemon 1:8
• I appeal to you - Philemon 1:9-10
• Useless . . . useful - Philemon 1:11
• My very heart - Philemon 1:12
• Helping me . . . your consent - Philemon 1:13
• Not forced - Philemon 1:14
• The reason - Philemon 1:15
• As a dear brother - Philemon 1:16
• Love and forgiveness - Philemon 1:17-19
• Some benefit - Philemon 1:20-22
• Benediction - Philemon 1:23-25

DAVID THOMPSON SERMONS PHILEMON

Conservative, well-done. Transcripts 5-7 pages each.

• Introduction to Philemon
• Philemon 1:1-3
• Philemon 1:4-7
• Philemon 1:8-18
• Philemon 1:19-25
• Philemon 1:18-19

TODAY IN THE WORD DEVOTIONALS ON PHILEMON Moody Bible Institute

• Philemon 1:1-3 Devotional
• Philemon 1:4-5 Devotional
• Philemon 1:6-7 Devotional
• Philemon 1:8-9 Devotional
• Philemon 1:8-14 Devotional
• Philemon 1:10-11 Devotional
• Philemon 1:12-14 Devotional
• Philemon 1:15-16 Devotional
• Philemon 1:17-21 Devotional
• Philemon 1:22 Devotional
• Philemon 1:23-25 Devotional

JOHN TRAPP Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

BOB UTLEY Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Introduction
• Philemon Commentary

MARVIN VINCENT Word Studies in Philemon

• Philemon Commentary - Word Studies in the New Testament

MARVIN VINCENT International Critical Commentary on Philemon

Rosscup comments on Vincent's commentary in the ICC series - "Obtain this work for a detailed examination of the Greek text with good word studies." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

D Edmond Hiebert on his commentary - Greek text. A scholarly, generally conservative interpretation with valuable introductions and word studies and exegetical comments.

• Commentary on Philemon - A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Paul’s Epistles to the Philippians and Philemon (ICC)

DANIEL WHEDON Commentary on Philemon

• Philemon Commentary

SERMONS BY VERSE
PHILEMON

A Christian Household	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:1
A Lofty Title		Philemon 1:1
A Pathetic Commencement	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:1
A Prisoner for Christ	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:1
A Prisoner of Christ		Philemon 1:1
Brotherhood in Christ	A. W. Johnson.	Philemon 1:1
Christ the Christian's Supreme Motive	C. H. Parkhurst.	Philemon 1:1
Fellow Labourers	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:1
Inferences from the Subject Matter of This Epistle	Bp. Smalridge.	Philemon 1:1
Lessons	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:1
Lessons	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:1
Lessons	R. Nisbet, D. D.	Philemon 1:1
Paul and Timothy -- the Old and the Young	J. Parker, D. D.	Philemon 1:1
Philemon	Bp. Smalridge.	Philemon 1:1
St. Paul's Relations with Philemon	Dean Plumptre.	Philemon 1:1
The Blot Wiped Out	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:1
The Bondman Seen to Advantage	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:1
The Lord's Prisoner		Philemon 1:1
Two Better than One	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:1
The Scepter of Love	W.M. Statham	Philemon 1:1, 2
The Address and Salutation	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:1-3
A Christian Household	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:2
A Church in a House	A. D. Johnson.	Philemon 1:2
A Comprehensive Salutation		Philemon 1:2
A New Reading	Bp. Lightfoot.	Philemon 1:2
A Stern Message	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:2
Addressed to Both	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:2
An Act of Zeal	Bp. Chris. Wordsworth.	Philemon 1:2
Apphia	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:2
Archippus	Dean Alford.	Philemon 1:2
Archippus	Bp. Chris. Wordsworth.	Philemon 1:2
Christians are Fellow Soldiers	J. Hovey.	Philemon 1:2
Early Christian Churches	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:2
Family Worship		Philemon 1:2
Fellow Soldier	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:2
Fellow Soldier	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:2
Fulfilling the True Soldiership	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:2
Influence of Personal Contact	Preacher's Lantern.	Philemon 1:2
Ministers are Soldiers	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:2
Refreshment in the Church	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:2
Sister	Bp. Lightfoot.	Philemon 1:2
Soldier Instead of Worker	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:2
Tact	Dean Alford.	Philemon 1:2
The Domestic Church	A. D. Johnson.	Philemon 1:2
The Family Church	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:2
The Mission of the Church	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:2
The Warfare of Work	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:2
A Loving Wish	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:3
A Touching Prayer	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:3
God Our Father		Philemon 1:3
Grace	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:3
Grace from God	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:3
Grace to be Used	W. M. Statham, M. A.	Philemon 1:3
Peace	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:3
The Apostle's Prayer	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:3
The Unity of the Divine Father and Son	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:3
Varieties of Grace	W. M. Statham, M. A.	Philemon 1:3
A Large Prayer List	M. F. Sadler, M. A.	Philemon 1:4
A Thankful Commendation	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:4
A Thankful Interest in God	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:4
Christian Congratulation	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:4
Good Men Need Our Prayers	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:4
Happy in Being Prayed For	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:4
Intercessory Prayer a Means for Diffusing Good	R. Nisbet, D. D.	Philemon 1:4
Love's Outcome in Prayer	W.M. Statham	Philemon 1:4
Praises and Prayers	M. Henry, D. D.	Philemon 1:4
Prayer and Attainment	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:4
Prayerful Thanksgiving	A. W. Johnson.	Philemon 1:4
The Benefit We May Confer on Others by Praying for Them	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:4
The Growth of Graces	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:4
Recognition of the Christian Character and Services of Philemon	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:4-7
A True Human Love	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:5
Faith and Love	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:5
Faith and Love Acceptable to God	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:5
Faith and Love in the Christian Life	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:5
Faith Toward Christ	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:5
Faith Towards Christ	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:5
Love and Faith not Separated	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:5
Love and Faith, the Principal Points of Salvation	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:5
Love Extending to the Saints	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:5
Love First	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:5
Love of Christ a Bond of Brotherhood		Philemon 1:5
Love to Christ	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:5
Love to Saints	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:5
Thankful for the Graces of Others	D. Dyke, D. D.	Philemon 1:5
The Saintly Household	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:5
Why Believers are Called Saints	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:5
A Communion of Gifts	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:6
Christian Beneficence a Means of Spiritual Growth	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:6
Communication	M. E. Sadler, M. A.	Philemon 1:6
The Acknowledgment of Good in Others	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:6
The Efficacy of Faith	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:6
The Gifts and Blessings of God	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:6
Almsgiving	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:7
Benevolence Encouraged	C. Simeon, M. A.	Philemon 1:7
Commendation of Philemon's Liberality	Bp. Smalridge.	Philemon 1:7
Delight in Love Manifested by Others	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:7
Refreshing Ministries		Philemon 1:7
Spiritual Blessings Bestowed on Others Give Occasion of Joy to the Saints	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:7
Thankfulness for Love	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:7
The Duty of Looking After and Relieving the Poor	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:7
The Far-Reaching Consequences of Good Deeds	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:7
Authoritative in Christ	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:8
Mingled Command and Entreaty	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:8
Ministerial Boldness	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:8
The Ministerial Office is One of Power and Authority	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:8
Wise Ministerial Exhortation	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:8
Appeal by Entreaty Rather than Command	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:8-11
A Beautiful Specimen of Christian Humility and Genuine Pathos	Bp. Chris. Wordsworth.	Philemon 1:9
A Review of Life and a Glimpse of Glory	J. S. Pearsall.	Philemon 1:9
Anxieties Tell on Age	M. F. Sadler, M. A.	Philemon 1:9
Christian Old Age	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:9
Duty Enforced by Personal Consideration	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:9
Gentle Means of Persuading Men to be Used Rather than Sev	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:9
Love More Effective than Severity		Philemon 1:9
Paul the Aged	G. T. Coster.	Philemon 1:9
Reverence Due to Old Age	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:9
The Aged Christian	U. R. Thomas.	Philemon 1:9
The Aged Minister	J. A. James.	Philemon 1:9
The Entreaty of Love	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:9
The Standard of Age	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:9
Love's Motive-Power	W.M. Statham	Philemon 1:9, 10
Brotherly Regard in the Church	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:10
Eager for Usefulness	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:10
Onesimus	H. R. Nevill.	Philemon 1:10
Preaching in Chains		Philemon 1:10
Softened by the Entreaty of a Friend	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:10
Spiritual Children	J. F. B. Tinling, B. A.	Philemon 1:10
Spiritual Parentage Better than Natural	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:10
The Afterlife of Onesimus	Dean Plumptre.	Philemon 1:10
The Compassion of the Gospel	Homilist	Philemon 1:10
The Courtesy of the Gospel	F. Harper, M. A.	Philemon 1:10
A New Leaf Turned Over	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:11
Altered by Conversion	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:11
Conversion of Heart Produces Alteration in the Life	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:11
Manhood Raised	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:11
Religion Makes Us Profitable	W. Jay.	Philemon 1:11
Self-Profitableness	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:11
The Hurtful Made Profitable by Conversion	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:11
Christian Love for Converts	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:12
Christianity and Slavery	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:12
Forgiveness	A. W. Johnson.	Philemon 1:12
Forgiveness	J. P. Lange.	Philemon 1:12
Forgiveness		Philemon 1:12
Forgiveness of Others	Lord Herbert.	Philemon 1:12
He Who Cannot Forgive Man Cannot Find Forgiveness with Go	J. P. Lange.	Philemon 1:12
In What Sense is it True that He Who Forgives Shall be Fo	J. P. Lange.	Philemon 1:12
Paul's Affection for Onesimus	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:12
Reconciliation of Brothers		Philemon 1:12
The Duty of Reconciliation	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:12
The Sinner's Substitute	Biblical Museum	Philemon 1:12
The Motives that Prompted the Apostle to Send Back Onesimus to His Master	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:12-16
A Ministering Friend	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:13
A Welcome Service	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:13
Christian Ministration	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:13
Ministering to the Saints	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:13
What is This Ministering	M. F. Sadler, M. A.	Philemon 1:13
Freedom Essential to Virtue	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:14
Servants not to be Detained from Their Masters	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:14
Spontaneity in Goodness	A. F. Muir, M. A.	Philemon 1:14
Voluntary Goodness	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:14
Voluntary Virtue		Philemon 1:14
Willinghood in Service	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:14
A Brother Forever	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:15
A Runaway Converted	C. H. Spurgeon.	Philemon 1:15
All Things Turboed by God's Providence	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:15
Contingency	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:15
Eternal Friendship	Bp. Lightfoot.	Philemon 1:15
God's Power to Bring Good Out of Evil	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:15
More than a Servant	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:15
Perhaps	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:15
Perhaps, -- Therefore	P. B. Power, M. A.	Philemon 1:15
Philemon and Onesimus	Canon Liddon.	Philemon 1:15
Sin not to be Exaggerated	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:15
The Providence of God in Human Life	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:15
The Providence of God in the Life of Man	W. Jones.	Philemon 1:15
The Runaway Slave Sent Back	F. Bourdillon, M. A.	Philemon 1:15
The Story of a Runaway Slave	C. H. Spurgeon.	Philemon 1:15
Brethren in Christ	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:16
Care for Servants		Philemon 1:16
Christian Brotherhood	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:16
Christian Brotherhood	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:16
Christianity and Slavery	R. S. Storrs, D. D.	Philemon 1:16
Love Forever	H. Melvill, B. D.	Philemon 1:16
Mutual Obligations of Christian Masters and Servants	H. Melvill, B. D.	Philemon 1:16
Reasons for the Increase of Mutual Love	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:16
Regard for Those in Whom Grace is Found	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:16
A Partner	Dean Plumptre.	Philemon 1:17
A Partner, not a Prelate	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:17
New Arguments	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:17
The Plea of Christian Fellowship	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:17
Ownership of Goods	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:18
Reparation to God	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:18
Suretyship	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:18
Taking the Slave's Debt	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:18
The Atonement -- an Illustration	S. Cox, D. D.	Philemon 1:18
Theft	Bp. W. Alexander.	Philemon 1:18
The Apostle's Frank Acceptance of Pecuniary Responsibility for Onesimus	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:18, 19
A Christian's Word Should be Enough	W. Jones, D. D.	Philemon 1:19
A Precious Relic	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:19
A Signed Bond	Bp. Chris. Wordsworth.	Philemon 1:19
Man Restored to Himself	M. F. Sadler, M. A.	Philemon 1:19
Man's Debt Remitted by Christ	R. Nisbet, D. D.	Philemon 1:19
Ourselves Received from and Given to Christ	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:19
Reverence and Love Due to Ministers	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:19
We Owe Ourselves to Christ	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:19
What Do You Owe	W. Birch.	Philemon 1:19
Written Covenants	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:19
Personal Obligation	W.M. Statham	Philemon 1:19, 20
A Plea for Personal Consideration	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:20
Christ the True Sphere of Action	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:20
Provoked to Virtue by a Good Example	R. Nisbet, D. D.	Philemon 1:20
A Good Opinion of Others	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:21
Earnest Confidence in Others	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:21
More Hinted than Stated	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:21
Obedience	M. F. Sadler, M. A.	Philemon 1:21
Philemon's Willing Heartedness	G. G. Phipps.	Philemon 1:21
Something More	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:21
Super-Abounding Obedience	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:21
The Apostle's Concluding Appeal	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:21, 22
A Hope of Liberty	Bp. Chris. Wordsworth.	Philemon 1:22
A Lodging	Bp. Wm. Alexander.	Philemon 1:22
Answered Prayer Unmerited	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:22
Christian Friendship	A. W. Johnson.	Philemon 1:22
Christian Hospitality	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:22
Letters Do not Blush	Bp. Smalridge.	Philemon 1:22
Needful Preparation	W.M. Statham	Philemon 1:22
Prayer for Temporal Blessings	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:22
St. Paul Coming to Philemon	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:22
The Duty of Praying for Ministers	D. Dyke, B. D.	Philemon 1:22
Apostolic Salutations	Nitzsch.	Philemon 1:23-24
Courteous Speeches are Becoming to Christians	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:23-24
Courtesy	J. W. Diggle.	Philemon 1:23-24
Observations	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:23-24
Salutations and Prayer	T. Croskery	Philemon 1:23-25
Amen		Philemon 1:25
Grace	J. Lyth, D. D.	Philemon 1:25
Grace	J. Lyth, D. D.	Philemon 1:25
Grace	J. Lyth, D. D.	Philemon 1:25
Grace	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Philemon 1:25
Grace the Gift of Christ	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Philemon 1:25
Grace to be Most Desired	W. Attersoll.	Philemon 1:25
The Apostolic Benediction	R. Cecil, M. A.	Philemon 1:25
The Christian's Prayer for His Brethren in Christ	J. Dillon, D. D.	Philemon 1:25
The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ		Philemon 1:25