Philemon, The Letter of Paul to

The shortest of Paul’s letters. It makes an appeal to a wealthy man named Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, the slave of Philemon, who has wronged his master in some way, but who has since become dear to Paul.

Outline of Contents

Philemon

I. Letter opening (Phlm 1:1-3)

II. Prayer (Phlm 1:4-7)

III. Appeal concerning Onesimus (Phlm 1:8-22)

A. Return of Onesimus (Phlm 1:8-14)

B. Appeal on Onesimus’s behalf (Phlm 1:15-22)

IV. Letter closing (Phlm 1:23-25)