Philemon
Overview
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 extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“Philemon the master lost a slave; but Philemon the Christian gained a brother, and he gained that brother forever.” (Philemon 15–16)
“Onesimus was an escaped slave who escaped from his master Philemon. It seems that when Onesimus escaped, he fled to Rome and—intentionally or not—met with Paul. Paul, though under house arrest by the Romans, led Onesimus to faith in Jesus Christ (whom I have begotten while in my chains).” (Philemon 8–11)
“Apphia was the supervisor of the slaves in the household, so the letter concerned her also.” (Philemon 2–3)
“ would appeal in love, but he would not trample over the rights of Philemon.” (Philemon 12–14)
“Paul did not consider himself a prisoner of Rome, of circumstances” (Philemon 1)
- Title: Philemon
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Philemon › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM78PHM
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T00:56:59Z