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INTRODUCTION—This is a personal letter from Paul to a Christian named Philemon. It is occasioned by Paul’s desire to intercede in behalf of Philemon’s runaway slave, Onesimus, who had gone to Rome and been converted under Paul’s ministry. Paul now writes to Philemon urging him to receive Onesimus back with forgiveness. DISCOURSE UNIT: 1–7 [TNTC]. These verses give the introduction to the letter. DISCOURSE UNIT: 1–3 [Alf, Bg, CBC, CGTC, EBC, EPC, GNT, Herm, Hn, ICC,
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