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Mentioned in 37 episodes

Philemon

Book • 60

The Book of Philemon is one of the shortest letters written by Paul and is part of the New Testament.

It was written during Paul's first Roman imprisonment, around AD 60-62.

The letter addresses Philemon, a wealthy Christian in Colossae, regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus.

Onesimus had fled to Rome, where he encountered Paul and became a Christian.

Paul writes to Philemon to appeal for Onesimus's return, asking him to treat Onesimus not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ.

The letter emphasizes the themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the equal status of believers in Christ, regardless of their social positions.

Paul offers to take on any debt or wrongdoing attributed to Onesimus, demonstrating the principles of Christian love and grace.

Mentioned by

Tara-Leigh Cobble

Robert Arendelle

Mentioned in 37 episodes

Mentioned by

N.T. Wright

when discussing slavery.

NT Wright and The Vision of Ephesians

Mentioned by

Matt Whitman

as a micro book in the Bible, containing a letter from Paul to Philemon.

213 - Behold: Pompeii!

Mentioned by

Kyle Idleman

as a book in which Paul tells Philemon to welcome back his slave, Onesimus, as a dear brother.

Whatever You Do: Whatever Your Role

Mentioned by

Adriel Sanchez

as an example of a book not widely used in early Christian worship.

How Did We Get Our Bible?

Mentioned by

Skip Heitzig

as one of the prison epistles written by Paul.

Philippians 1:12-30

Mentioned by

Robert Arendelle

as one of the prison epistles written by Paul.

Ephesians 1:1-3

Mentioned by

Tara-Leigh Cobble

as one of the books that will be read tomorrow.

Day 348 (Acts 27-28) - Year 7

Mentioned by

Tara-Leigh Cobble

in relation to Onesimus, a slave who became Paul's assistant.

Day 349 (Colossians 1-4, Philemon 1) - Year 6

Compared to Paul's letter to Philemon because 3 John is also a personal letter.

DAB December 07 - 2025

Mentioned by

Skip Heitzig

as one of the letters Paul wrote while imprisoned in Rome.

Philippians 1:1-14

Mentioned as one of the four books written by Paul while he was in prison in Rome.

Philippians 2:1-18

Mentioned by

Matt Whitman

in relation to Colossians and as something he is going to read.

PLMN039 - Philemon in Full

Mentioned by

Matt

as the focus of their discussion and the letter being delivered by Onesimus.

PLMN033 - Reunions After Truly Terrible Things Have Happened

Referenced as a reunion and reconciliation book about a runaway slave named Onesimus and his master, Philemon.

PLMN035 - My Peacetime Buick Was Hot Garbage Under Pressure

Mentioned as the twin book of Colossians, relating to the slave-master relationship.

PLMN042 - Apparently Chad Likes His KIDS More Than His Snake

Mentioned as the book where the Apostle Paul vouches for a slave owner.

PLMN037 - How Does Paul Know Philemon?

Mentioned by

Matt Whitman

as one of the books of the Bible and something that Paul wouldn't have written if he was dead.

PLMN058 - I Think Nero Would Have Killed Paul if Paul Hadn’t Sent Onesimus Back to Philemon

Mentioned as a book in the New Testament, and the context of Paul sending Onesimus back to Philemon is discussed.

PLMN054 - How Much Can We Figure Out About the Actual Details of the Paul-Philemon-Onesimus Situation?

Mentioned by

Matt Whitman

when discussing slavery and reconciliation in light of the gospel.

PLMN050 - Ancient Expectations on What You're Obligated to do if You Find a Runaway Slave

This season of the podcast is on this book; mentioned alongside Colossians.

PLMN038 - Philemon and Colossians are Twinsies

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