“There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;”
Epaphroditus, my fellow prisoner, sends greetings to you, and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers — the list of salutations from co-workers and fellow prisoners witnesses to Paul's network and suffering for the gospel. Epaphroditus's status as fellow prisoner (syndesmios) affirms the serious nature of the imprisonment; the others represent the apostolic community surrounding Paul. Their greetings extend corporate endorsement of Paul's appeal to Philemon.
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Adam Smith (test user)4h agoThe character of God — Philemon 1
Today it speaks comfort; a year ago it spoke conviction.. The Hebrew word used here carries a richness that English can't fully capture. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. The ear...
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Sarah Okafor (test user)4h agoBearing fruit that lasts — Philemon 1
The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. His timing, His methods,...
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