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Philemon

recipient of Paul's letter

Beloved coworker addressed by concerning .

1 appearances1 Bible books1 known aliases

Who or what is this?

Beloved coworker addressed by in the shortest of his letters, in whose house a church meets along with Apphia and . Paul appeals to him to receive back his runaway slave , now a believer, as he would receive Paul himself, while reminding him that he owes Paul his very self. The letter offers a window into how Paul handles questions of obligation and fellowship across social lines.

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