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Philemon — Capítulo 1

This brief letter, the shortest and most personal of Paul’s letters, shows how attitudes and relationships are transformed by Christ. It was written on behalf of Onesimus, a runaway slave, who was returning to Philemon, his master. Paul encouraged Philemon to go beyond the traditional master–slave relationship by welcoming Onesimus back as a beloved brother in Christ. With these words of reconc…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Pablo, prisionero de Jesucristo, y el hermano Timoteo, al amado Filemón, colaborador nuestro,

2y a la amada hermana Apia, y a Arquipo nuestro compañero de milicia, y a la iglesia que está en tu casa:

3Gracia y paz a vosotros, de Dios nuestro Padre y del Señor Jesucristo.

4Doy gracias a mi Dios, haciendo siempre memoria de ti en mis oraciones,

5porque oigo del amor y de la fe que tienes hacia el Señor Jesús, y para con todos los santos;

6para que la participación de tu fe sea eficaz en el conocimiento de todo el bien que está en vosotros por Cristo Jesús.

7Pues tenemos gran gozo y consolación en tu amor, porque por ti, oh hermano, han sido confortados los corazones de los santos.

8Por lo cual, aunque tengo mucha libertad en Cristo para mandarte lo que conviene,

9más bien te ruego por amor, siendo como soy, Pablo ya anciano, y ahora, además, prisionero de Jesucristo;

10te ruego por mi hijo Onésimo,, a quien engendré en mis prisiones,

11el cual en otro tiempo te fue inútil, pero ahora a ti y a mí nos es útil,

12el cual vuelvo a enviarte; tú, pues, recíbele como a mí mismo.

13Yo quisiera retenerle conmigo, para que en lugar tuyo me sirviese en mis prisiones por el evangelio;

14pero nada quise hacer sin tu consentimiento, para que tu favor no fuese como de necesidad, sino voluntario.

15Porque quizá para esto se apartó de ti por algún tiempo, para que le recibieses para siempre;

16no ya como esclavo, sino como más que esclavo, como hermano amado, mayormente para mí, pero cuánto más para ti, tanto en la carne como en el Señor.

17Así que, si me tienes por compañero, recíbele como a mí mismo.

18Y si en algo te dañó, o te debe, ponlo a mi cuenta.

19Yo Pablo lo escribo de mi mano, yo lo pagaré; por no decirte que aun tú mismo te me debes también.

20Sí, hermano, tenga yo algún provecho de ti en el Señor; conforta mi corazón en el Señor.

21Te he escrito confiando en tu obediencia, sabiendo que harás aun más de lo que te digo.

22Prepárame también alojamiento; porque espero que por vuestras oraciones os seré concedido.

23Te saludan Epafras, mi compañero de prisiones por Cristo Jesús,

24Marcos, Aristarco, Demas y Lucas, mis colaboradores.

25La gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo sea con vuestro espíritu. Amén.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. 1:1-3 Paul usually begins with a short introduction followed by greetings and the invocation of g…

1:1-3 Paul usually begins with a short introduction followed by greetings and the invocation of grace and peace. 1:1 Paul, a prisoner: It is traditionally thought that Paul was writing from prison in Rome, but it is also possible that he was writing earlier from Ephesus, much closer to Philemon’s home in Colosse (see Philemon Book Introduction, “Date and Place of Writing”). • Timothy was one of Paul’s closest co-workers (see “Timothy” Profile). • co-worker: Philemon was active in ministry for Christ.

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II. 1:2 This is not a private letter to Philemon alone but is addressed also to his family and church…

1:2 This is not a private letter to Philemon alone but is addressed also to his family and church. • Apphia was probably Philemon’s wife. • soldier: The servant of Christ is involved in a war and must be prepared to stand firm in the face of opposition (Eph 6:10-17). • Archippus was probably Philemon’s son (also mentioned in Col 4:17). • the church that meets in your house: The early Christians met together in private homes (see also Rom 16:5; 1 Cor 16:19; Col 4:15).

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III. 1:3 You is plural, referring to all those mentioned in 1:2. • Grace and peace represent tradition…

1:3 You is plural, referring to all those mentioned in 1:2. • Grace and peace represent traditional Greek and Hebrew greetings, respectively; they are now understood as gifts from God (cp. Rom 5:1-2).

Versículo 4

IV. 1:4-7 In his letters, Paul usually thanks God for the faith and love of his readers and mentions …

1:4-7 In his letters, Paul usually thanks God for the faith and love of his readers and mentions his prayers for them (Rom 1:8-12; 1 Cor 1:4-9; 2 Cor 1:3-11; contrast Gal 1:6-10). Ancient Greek letters occasionally included a section of thanksgiving following the greeting.

Versículo 5

V. 1:5 It is by faith in Christ that we are saved, and it is by love for fellow Christians that we l…

1:5 It is by faith in Christ that we are saved, and it is by love for fellow Christians that we live out our salvation.

Versículo 6

VI. 1:6 This verse can be translated in different ways. Paul is hinting that Philemon should be graci…

1:6 This verse can be translated in different ways. Paul is hinting that Philemon should be gracious toward Onesimus in light of God’s goodness to Philemon (cp. 1:10, 17-19).

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VII. 1:8-9 The reason why Paul was asking a favor was Philemon’s reputation as a gracious, loving pers…

1:8-9 The reason why Paul was asking a favor was Philemon’s reputation as a gracious, loving person (1:5-7). Paul could demand it by his authority as Christ’s apostle, but love leads Paul to request rather than demand. • Paul, an old man: Paul appeals to the respect due to older people as well as to his status as a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus, which would only increase a fellow Christian’s respect.

Versículo 10

VIII. 1:10 show kindness: In the Roman world, runaway slaves could be treated harshly with whipping, br…

1:10 show kindness: In the Roman world, runaway slaves could be treated harshly with whipping, branding, or even execution, at the owner’s discretion. • Onesimus was Paul’s spiritual child because he became a believer through Paul’s ministry.

Versículo 11

IX. 1:11 Onesimus means “useful.” • hasn’t been of much use (literally useless) . . . very useful: Th…

1:11 Onesimus means “useful.” • hasn’t been of much use (literally useless) . . . very useful: This might be a play on words (cp. 1:20). Onesimus was now serving others and proclaiming the Good News. At last he had become what his name means.

Versículo 13

X. 1:13-14 Paul hints at his desire that Philemon choose to free Onesimus to serve as Paul’s helper …

1:13-14 Paul hints at his desire that Philemon choose to free Onesimus to serve as Paul’s helper (also 1:21). The Christian life is a free response to God’s grace (Rom 12:1; Eph 4:1; Col 3:12-13).

Versículo 15

XI. 1:15 you lost Onesimus (literally he went away): This might be a euphemism for running away, in o…

1:15 you lost Onesimus (literally he went away): This might be a euphemism for running away, in order not to mention Onesimus’s offense directly. • so that you could have him back forever: It is implied that God providentially arranged events to lead to Onesimus’s salvation.

Versículo 16

XII. 1:16 Though Onesimus was still legally Philemon’s slave, Philemon must think of him as a beloved …

1:16 Though Onesimus was still legally Philemon’s slave, Philemon must think of him as a beloved brother and be committed to his well-being. • both as a man and as a brother in the Lord: Brotherhood in Christ must now transform their whole relationship in both the natural and spiritual realms.

Versículo 18

XIII. 1:18 Onesimus might have stolen some things from Philemon’s home or had a debt to pay off when he…

1:18 Onesimus might have stolen some things from Philemon’s home or had a debt to pay off when he ran away.

Versículo 19

XIV. 1:19 Paul guarantees his promise with his signature. He typically dictated his letters to a secre…

1:19 Paul guarantees his promise with his signature. He typically dictated his letters to a secretary; on occasion, as here, he wrote something in his own hand. • your very soul: That is, his salvation. Philemon owed Paul much more than anything Onesimus might have owed him. Whether this means Philemon was converted directly or indirectly through Paul’s preaching is not clear (cp. Col 1:7).

Versículo 20

XV. 1:20 do me this favor: Or let me have this benefit; Greek onaimēn (“favor, benefit”) might be a p…

1:20 do me this favor: Or let me have this benefit; Greek onaimēn (“favor, benefit”) might be a play on the name Onesimus, which can mean “beneficial” (cp. 1:11).

Versículo 21

16. 1:21 and even more: Paul might be hinting that he would like to see Onesimus released (cp. 1:13-1…

1:21 and even more: Paul might be hinting that he would like to see Onesimus released (cp. 1:13-14), or he might simply be expressing confidence in Philemon’s kindness.

Versículo 22

17. 1:22 Paul’s request for a guest room in anticipation of his visit reinforces his request that Phi…

1:22 Paul’s request for a guest room in anticipation of his visit reinforces his request that Philemon treat Onesimus kindly. At his coming, he would see how Onesimus had been treated.

Versículo 23

18. 1:23-25 Paul usually closes his letters with greetings from others and a benediction. Cp. Col 4:7…

1:23-25 Paul usually closes his letters with greetings from others and a benediction. Cp. Col 4:7-18; Paul’s letters to the Colossians and to Philemon were probably carried to Colosse at the same time by Tychicus and Onesimus. 1:23 Epaphras was a native of Colosse who first brought the Good News to Philemon and his family (Col 1:7; 4:12).

Versículo 24

19. 1:24 These men are also mentioned at the end of Colossians (Col 4:10, 14). • co-workers: They hel…

1:24 These men are also mentioned at the end of Colossians (Col 4:10, 14). • co-workers: They helped Paul spread the Good News. • Mark: See “John Mark” Profile. • Aristarchus was a faithful associate of Paul for many years (Acts 19:29; 20:4; 27:2). • Demas was a co-worker who later abandoned Paul (2 Tim 4:10). • Luke: See “Luke” Profile.

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