by Susan Barnes | 20 Mar 2023 | Short Devotion
“I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel. But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced but would be voluntary.” Philemon 13-14...
by Susan Barnes | 10 Dec 2006 | Devotions
“Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back for good – no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother.” Philemon 15-16 In this verse Paul is referring to Onesimus who had been Philemon’s slave....
by Susan Barnes | 19 Apr 2006 | Devotions
But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do will be spontaneous and not forced. Philemon 14 The context of this verse is Paul sending Onesimus back to Philemon. Paul knew Philemon since he was a Christian at the church in Colosse....
