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Book of Philemon

Philemon is a short, personal appeal for Philemon to welcome back his runaway slave Onesimus as a brother. It shows the gospel reshaping relationships through forgiveness.

AuthorPaul the apostle

Datec. AD 60–62

ThemeForgiveness and reconciliation

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Philemon 1:16 “no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.”

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