Philemon 1:22

“But withal prepare me also a lodging, &c.] Not that the apostle expected or desired any grand apartment to be fitted up for him; a room with such furniture as the Shunamite provided for the man of God was sufficient for him, and what he would have been entirely contented with; but his view in this was, to let Philemon know that he hoped to be released from his bonds, and that he might expect to see him; and this he hinted to him, in order to stir him up to receive his servant sooner, and the more readily; who otherwise might have been indifferent to it, and negligent of it, thinking he should never see the apostle's face any more. For I trust, that through your prayers I shall be given you;…”

“This prospect of Paul's visiting Colosse would tend to secure a kindly reception for Onesimus, as Paul would know in person how he had been treated. your . . . you--referring to Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the Church in Philemon's house. The same expectation is expressed by him, Phi 2:23-24, written in the same imprisonment.”

“But withal - Or, at the same time - Ἅμα Hama. While you are granting this favor, do me also another by preparing a lodging for me. Prepare me also a lodging - Philemon had been accustomed to show kindness to the saints Philemon 1:5, and not improbably Paul had before shared his hospitality. The word rendered “lodging” (ξενία xenia), means, properly, guest-right, hospitality, entertainment; and then, a place for a guest; compare Acts 28:23. For I trust - Paul had some hope of being released - an event which probably occurred; see the notes at Philippians 1:25; Philippians 2:23-24; compare the introduction to 2 Timothy. Through your prayers - Notes, 2 Corinthians 1:11. He expected release…”

“Given to you - Restored to liberty. Next: Hebrews Chapter 1”

“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.”

“prepare: Act 28:23 for I trust: Rom 15:24; Phi 1:25, Phi 1:26, Phi 2:24; Heb 13:23; Jo2 1:12; Jo3 1:14 through: Rom 15:30-32; Co2 1:11; Phi 1:19; Jam 5:16 Philemon 1:23”