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Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Philemon assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or...

a. Departed for a while: It was true that Philemon departed, but Paul would send him back. Somehow departed for a while doesn’t sound nearly as bad as escaped slave i. In writing departed for a while, Paul spoke softly of a slave’s escape. Clarke said of this phrase, “This is another most delicate stroke.” b. For perhaps he departed for a while for this purpose: In some ways the escape of Onesimus was nothing but trouble.
Philemon 15–16
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