The World English Bible (WEB): Philemon
A brief epistolary work traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, likely written in the first century AD. This book takes the form of a letter addressed to Philemon, a Christian slave owner, concerning a runaway slave named Onesimus. The topic revolves around themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the transformation of relationships within the Christian community, reflecting the early Christian values of love and brotherhood. In the letter, Paul appeals to Philemon to accept Onesimus back, not merely as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. Paul recounts how Onesimus has become useful in his own ministry while imprisoned and expresses his deep affection for both men. He emphasizes the importance of voluntary kindness over obligation, urging Philemon to receive Onesimus as he would receive Paul himself. The letter concludes with Paul expressing confidence in Philemon's willingness to go beyond his request, along with his hope to visit Philemon soon, fostering a sense of community and mutual support among early Christians.
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“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.””
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“Blessed are the peacemakers:for they shall be called the children of God.””
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“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household.””
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“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.””
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“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.””
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