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Philemon 1:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Philemon 1:19

Verse 19 of 25

Scripture focus

I Paul have written [it] with mine own hand, I will repay [it]: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.

Philemon 1:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Philemon 1:19

Theological / Devotional

Mine own hand. Most probably Paul wrote the whole letter with his “own hand” (cf. on Galatians 6:7).

I will repay. This is Paul’s promissory note removing the last obstacle that might delay or hinder Philemon’s fullhearted acceptance and reception of Onesimus.

Owest. Paul kindly reminds Philemon of his double debt to Paul. Philemon is indebted to Paul because Onesimus is now a “profitable” (v. 11) servant worth far more “both in the flesh, and in the Lord” (v. 16). In addition, Philemon is indebted to Paul for the joy and peace of the Christian gospel, through Paul’s ministry. The apostle wants nothing to hinder a successful reconciliation of master and slave. Paul had converted them both, and such a debt no money can repay. Thus Philemon will see his own larger debt to Paul.

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