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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Philemon 1:1

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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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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