Summary: Onesimus’s name was a Greek word that meant profitable, so he was most likely a Gentile.  Jews like Paul (Phil. 3:5) hated Gentiles and called them dogs, but Paul called Onesimus “my son.”  The answer to racial tension … Continue reading →

 

  Summary: Philemon brought Paul “great joy” (v. 7) by refreshing the bowels of the saints.  The Bible uses “bowels” literally (Job 20:14) and figuratively (Lev. 26:16).  New Bible versions translate “bowels” as “heart,” for we would say that our … Continue reading →

 

 

 

  Summary: Paul (1:1) is the only Jew in the Bible who began using a Gentile name, to reflect how he was sent to the Gentiles (Acts 22:21; 26:17). But if you are Jewish and want to get saved, you … Continue reading →