Examples of using Philemon in English and their translations into Serbian
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Philemon- loving; who kisses.
Onesimus fled from Philemon, and went to Rome.
Philemon was one of these latter.
Onesimus had escaped from Philemon and fled to Rome.
Philemon was a Christian in the city of Colossae.
They took Apphia, Philemon, and Archippus to be killed.
Philemon was a slave owner who also hosted a church in his home.
Instead of trying to coerce Philemon, Paul made an appeal based on love.
Philemon 18:"If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.".
When they were at home,Onesimus was the slave and Philemon was the master.
(NLT) Philemon 1: 18 If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me.
The slave Onesimus robbed his master, Philemon, and ran away, making his way to Rome and to Paul.
(WNT) Philemon 1: 18 And if he was ever dishonest or is in your debt, debit me with the amount.
Both Roman law and the Mosaic Law of the Old Testament gave Philemon the right to punish a runaway slave.
(NLT) Philemon 1: 17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.
During the time of Paul's ministry in Ephesus, Philemon had likely journeyed to the city, heard Paul's preaching and became a Christian.
(WNT) Philemon 1: 17 If therefore you regard me as a comrade, receive him as if he were I myself.
The first known record of this designation being assigned to Heraclas is in a letter written by the bishop of Rome, Dionysius, to Philemon.
Moved by this letter Philemon, indeed, received Onesimus as a brother freeing him from slavery.
That God takes apostasy and false teaching seriously is evidenced by the fact that every New Testament book except Philemon contains warnings about false teaching.
Deeply moved by this letter, Philemon received Onesimus as a brother indeed and gave him his freedom.
Menander, however, believed himself to be the better dramatist, and, according to Aulus Gellius,used to ask Philemon: "Don't you feel ashamed whenever you gain a victory over me?".
Philemon 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house.
Both Roman law andthe Mosaic Law of the Old Testament gave Philemon the right to punish a runaway slave who was considered property.
In Philemon, Paul did not condemn slavery, but he presented Onesimus as a Christian brother instead of a slave.
Through Paul's witnessing to him,Onesimus had become a Christian(Philemon 10) and Paul wanted Philemon to accept Onesimus as a brother in Christ and not merely as a slave.
(WNT) Philemon 1: 5 because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have towards the Lord Jesus and which you manifest towards all God's people;
We praise Christ's Apostles as bright stars illumining the ends of the world,glorious Philemon, Onesimos, Archippus, and with them, wise Apphia, crying: Pray unceasingly in behalf of us all.
(WNT) Philemon 1: 21 I write to you in the full confidence that you will meet my wishes, for I know you will do even more than I say.
Paul attempted to unite both Philemon and Onesimus with Christian love so that emancipation would become necessary.
