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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
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
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
WILLIAM BARCLAY Commentary on Philemon - Daily Study Bible (critique)
BRIAN BELL SERMON
- Philemon - often has pithy insights
JOHANN BENGEL Short Pithy Comments similar to following but less Greek
JOSEPH BEET Commentary on Philemon
JOHN BENNETT Brief Notes on Philemon
JOSEPH BENSON Commentary on Philemon
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR Commentary on Philemon
BRIDGEWAY COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon
WILLIAM BURKITT Commentary on Philemon
JOHN CALVIN Commentary on Philemon
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT Commentary on Philemon - A. Lukyn Williams
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
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
GEORGE CLARKE Commentary on Philemon (1906) "Designed for Pastors and Sunday Schools"
BRADLEY COBB Commentary on Philemon
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
JOHN DARBY Commentary on Philemon
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
CHARLES ELLICOTT Commentary on Philemon
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
JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN Commentary Critical and Explanatory Commentary on Philemon
A C GAEBELEIN Commentary on Philemon Annotated Bible
JOHN GILL Commentary on Philemon
L M GRANT Commentary on Philemon
JAMES GRAY Commentary on Philemon
ROBERT HAWKER Commentary on Philemon Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary
MATTHEW HENRY Commentary on Philemon
F B HOLE Commentary on Philemon
RHODERICK ICE Commentary on Philemon
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.
PAUL E. KRETZMANN Commentary on Philemon The Popular Commentary
JOHN PETER LANGE Commentary on Philemon
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
J VERNON MCGEE Thru the Bible on Philemon Commentary Mp3 Only
F B MEYER Commentary on Philemon
HEINRICH MEYER Commentary on Philemon Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
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
- Philemon 1:1 - click Philemon 1:2 in upper right corner to go to next verse.
- Commentaries on Philemon - Best Commentaries
- Best Commentaries on Philemon - Tim Challies
- Top 5 Commentaries on Philemon - Ligonier Ministry
- Epistle to Philemon - brief commentary
- Philemon 64 pages, somewhat technical
- 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.
- 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
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
- Put that On My Account
- The Story Of The Runaway Slave: Philemon 1:15
- Put That On Mine Account Philemon 1:17-18
- Philemon 1:19 Owing Ourselves to Christ
DAVID LEGGE - sermon
CHRIS BENFIELD - sermon
ARTHUR PEAKE - commentary
PETER PETT - commentary
EASY ENGLISH - commentary
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
MONERGISM - sermons - Mp3
JAMES T DENNISON - article
DANNY OLINGER - article
MICHAEL A G HAYKIN - journal article
JERRY DODSON - 11 page article
JOHN PIPER - article
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)
RICK EZELL - sermon
VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH - article
JAMES HASTINGS - great texts
FRED H WRIGHT - Manners and customs
GEORGE MULLER - sermon notes
ROBERT HAWKER - devotional
JON COURSON - devotional
NORMAN GEISLER - article
ROBERT MORGAN - devotional & sermon
J C PHILPOT - devotional
IAN PAISLEY - devotional
VANCE HAVNER - devotional
JOHN HENRY JOWETT - devotional
JOHN BUTLER - sermon starters - 7 volumes
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR Commentary on Philemon Wells of Living Water Commentary
NET BIBLE NOTES Commentary on Philemon
NISBET'S CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon
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
MATTHEW POOLE Commentary on Philemon
PREACHER'S COMPLETE HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon
Scroll down for homiletics and notes
PULPIT COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon
Scroll down for homiletics or click for Pulpit Commentary Homiletics
RANDALL RADIC COMMENTARY Commentary on Philemon
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
- Philemon - Introduction
- Philemon 1:1
- Philemon 1:1b
- Philemon 1:1c
- Philemon 1:2
- Philemon 1:2b
- Philemon 1:2c
- Philemon 1:3
- Philemon 1:3b
- Philemon 1:4
- Philemon 1:5a
- Philemon 1:5b
- Philemon 1:6
- Philemon 1:6b
- Philemon 1:7
- Philemon 1:8
- Philemon 1:9
- Philemon 1:9b
- Philemon 1:10
- Philemon 1:11
- Philemon 1:12
- Philemon 1:12
- Philemon 1:13
- Philemon 1:14
- Philemon 1:15
- Philemon 1:16
- Philemon 1:17
- Philemon 1:18
- Philemon 1:19
- Philemon 1:20
- Philemon 1:21
- Philemon 1:22
- Philemon 1:23
- Philemon 1:24
- Philemon 1:24b
- Philemon 1:25
A T ROBERTSON Philemon Word Pictures in the New Testament
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
JOHN SCHULTZ Commentary on Philemon
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
SERMONS ON PHILEMON Verse by Verse
CHARLES SIMEON Sermons on Philemon
CHUCK SMITH Commentary & Sermon Notes on 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
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
BOB UTLEY Commentary on Philemon
MARVIN VINCENT Word Studies in Philemon
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.
DANIEL WHEDON Commentary on Philemon