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Filêmon, 1

1. pauloV desmioV cristou ihsou kai timoqeoV o adelfoV filhmoni tw agaphtw kai sunergw hmwn

1. Paulus vinctus Jesu Christi et Timotheus frater Philemoni dilecto et adiutori nostro

2. kai apfia th agaphth kai arcippw tw sustratiwth hmwn kai th kat oikon sou ekklhsia

2. et Appiæ sorori et Archippo commilitoni nostro et ecclesiæ quæ in domo tua est

3. cariV umin kai eirhnh apo qeou patroV hmwn kai kuriou ihsou cristou

3. gratia vobis et pax a Deo Patre nostro et Domino Jesu Christo

4. eucaristw tw qew mou pantote mneian sou poioumenoV epi twn proseucwn mou

4. gratias ago Deo meo semper memoriam tui faciens in orationibus meis

5. akouwn sou thn agaphn kai thn pistin hn eceiV proV ton kurion ihsoun kai eiV pantaV touV agiouV

5. audiens caritatem tuam et fidem quam habes in Domino Jesu et in omnes sanctos

6. opwV h koinwnia thV pistewV sou energhV genhtai en epignwsei pantoV agaqou tou en umin eiV criston ihsoun

6. ut communicatio fidei tuæ evidens fiat in agnitione omnis boni in nobis in Christo Jesu

7. carin gar ecomen pollhn kai paraklhsin epi th agaph sou oti ta splagcna twn agiwn anapepautai dia sou adelfe

7. gaudium enim magnum habui et consolationem in caritate tua quia viscera sanctorum requieverunt per te frater

8. dio pollhn en cristw parrhsian ecwn epitassein soi to anhkon

8. propter quod multam fiduciam habentes in Christo Jesu imperandi tibi quod ad rem pertinet

9. dia thn agaphn mallon parakalw toioutoV wn wV pauloV presbuthV nuni de kai desmioV ihsou cristou

9. propter caritatem magis obsecro cum sis talis ut Paulus senex nunc autem et vinctus Jesu Christi

10. parakalw se peri tou emou teknou on egennhsa en toiV desmoiV mou onhsimon

10. obsecro te de meo filio quem genui in vinculis Onesimo

11. ton pote soi acrhston nuni de soi kai emoi eucrhston on anepemya

11. qui tibi aliquando inutilis fuit nunc autem et tibi et mihi utilis

12. su de auton toutestin ta ema splagcna proslabou

12. quem remisi tu autem illum id est mea viscera suscipe

13. on egw eboulomhn proV emauton katecein ina uper sou diakonh moi en toiV desmoiV tou euaggeliou

13. quem ego volueram mecum detinere ut pro te mihi ministraret in vinculis evangelii

14. cwriV de thV shV gnwmhV ouden hqelhsa poihsai ina mh wV kata anagkhn to agaqon sou h alla kata ekousion

14. sine consilio autem tuo nihil volui facere uti ne velut ex necessitate bonum tuum esset sed voluntarium

15. taca gar dia touto ecwrisqh proV wran ina aiwnion auton apechV

15. forsitan enim ideo discessit ad horam a te ut æternum illum recipere

16. ouketi wV doulon all uper doulon adelfon agaphton malista emoi posw de mallon soi kai en sarki kai en kuriw

16. jam non ut servum sed plus servo carissimum fratrem maxime mihi quanto autem magis tibi et in carne et in Domino

17. ei oun eme eceiV koinwnon proslabou auton wV eme

17. si ergo habes me socium suscipe illum sicut me

18. ei de ti hdikhsen se h ofeilei touto emoi ellogei

18. si autem aliquid nocuit tibi aut debet hoc mihi inputa

19. egw pauloV egraya th emh ceiri egw apotisw ina mh legw soi oti kai seauton moi prosofeileiV

19. ego Paulus scripsi mea manu ego reddam ut non dicam tibi quod et te ipsum mihi debes

20. nai adelfe egw sou onaimhn en kuriw anapauson mou ta splagcna en kuriw

20. ita frater ego te fruar in Domino refice viscera mea in Domino

21. pepoiqwV th upakoh sou egraya soi eidwV oti kai uper o legw poihseiV

21. confidens obœdientia tua scripsi tibi sciens quoniam et super id quod dico facies

22. ama de kai etoimaze moi xenian elpizw gar oti dia twn proseucwn umwn carisqhsomai umin

22. simul autem et para mihi hospitium nam spero per orationes vestras donari me vobis

23. aspazontai se epafraV o sunaicmalwtoV mou en cristw ihsou

23. salutat te Epaphras concaptivus meus in Christo Jesu

24. markoV aristarcoV dhmaV loukaV oi sunergoi mou

24. Marcus Aristarchus Demas Lucas adiutores mei

25. h cariV tou kuriou hmwn ihsou cristou meta tou pneumatoV umwn amhn [proV filhmona egrafh apo rwmhV dia onhsimou oiketou]

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Footnotes:

1:4-5 - Paul expresses his joy and gratitude for Philemon's prayers and love, emphasizing the importance of practical faith in Christ. Christian faith is not limited to the spiritual but manifests itself in caring for and supporting others (see also Galatians 5:6 and 1 John 3:18).

1:6 - Paul prays that Philemon's faith would be effective in understanding the good he does for others. The apostle emphasizes that true, active faith translates into actions that build up the church and reflect the love of Christ (see also James 2:14-17 and Matthew 25:35-40).

1:10-11 - Paul pleads for mercy on behalf of Onesimus, a runaway slave. He points to Onesimus's transformation as an example of the redemptive power of the gospel, which transforms lives and relationships (see also Ephesians 6:9 and Colossians 4:9).

1:12-14 - Paul offers Onesimus as a "son" to Philemon, asking him to receive him no longer as a slave but as a brother. This gesture symbolizes the new identity all Christians have in Christ, where social distinctions are transcended (see also 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 and Galatians 3:28).

1:15-16 - Paul suggests that Onesimus's separation was providential, so that he would now be useful to both Paul and Philemon. The apostle teaches that through hardship, God can create opportunities for redemption and restoration of relationships (see also Romans 8:28 and 2 Corinthians 5:18).

Verses related to Filêmon, 1:

Philemon chapter 1 presents a personal appeal from Paul. How does the gospel transform relationships? This unique letter addresses the reconciliation between Philemon and his runaway slave, Onesimus, now a brother in Christ. The text illustrates themes such as forgiveness, equality in Christ and the transformation that the gospel operates in social relationships. Paul uses his apostolic influence tactfully and lovingly, appealing to Philemon's heart. Explore with us five biblical passages that elucidate the revolutionary principles of this moving chapter.

Colossians 4:9: "He goes with Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here." - This passage mentions Onesimus, the runaway slave to whom Philemon's letter refers, showing the connection between the epistles.

2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things are passed away; behold, new things have appeared!" - This verse reflects the theme of transformation in Christ that Paul applies to Onesimus in Philemon.

Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female; for all are one in Christ Jesus." - This passage echoes Paul's plea to Philemon to welcome Onesimus as a brother in Christ, transcending social distinctions.

Ephesians 4:32: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as God forgave you in Christ." - This verse reflects Paul's plea to Philemon to forgive and welcome Onesimus back with kindness.

1 Peter 2:18: "Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and lovely, but also to the bad." - Although Paul does not explicitly command Onesimus to return, this passage reflects Christian ethics regarding relations between slaves and masters at the time.

FAQ:

Who wrote the letter to Philemon and what was its purpose?

The apostle Paul wrote to Philemon to intercede for Onesimus, a runaway slave who had converted to Christianity. Paul asks Philemon to receive him as a brother in Christ. (Philemon 1:1, 10-16)

Who was Onesimus and what was his relationship to Philemon?

Onesimus was a slave of Philemon who ran away and found Paul in prison. After his conversion, Paul sent him back, asking Philemon to receive him as a brother in the faith. (Philemon 1:10-12)

How does Paul demonstrate Christian love in his letter to Philemon?

Paul does not demand, but appeals to Christian love, asking Philemon to receive Onesimus with grace and forgiveness, as he would Paul himself. (Philemon 1:8-9, 17)

What does Philemon's letter teach about forgiveness and reconciliation?

The letter shows that in Christ, social barriers are broken down and that forgiveness and reconciliation are essential in the Christian life. (Philemon 1:15-16)

What is the relevance of the letter to Philemon for Christians today?

The letter teaches about love, forgiveness, and equality in Christ, reminding us that our identity in Jesus transcends social status and differences. (Philemon 1:16-17)


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