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◄ Philemon 1:9►

New International Version
yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

New Living Translation
But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus.

English Standard Version
yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus—

Berean Standard Bible
I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

Berean Literal Bible
rather, I exhortyou for the sake of love, being such a one as Paul, now aged and also a prisoner of Christ Jesus.

King James Bible
Yet for love's sake I rather beseechthee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

New King James Version
yet for love’s sake I rather appealto you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ—

New American Standard Bible
yet for love’s sake I rather appealto you—since I am such a person as Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

NASB 1995
yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you— since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

NASB 1977
yet for love’s sake I rather appealto you—since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

Legacy Standard Bible
yet for love’s sake I rather plead withyou—since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

Amplified Bible
yet for love’s sake I prefer to appealto you—since I am such a person as Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner [for the sake] of Christ Jesus—

Christian Standard Bible
I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an elderly man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an elderly man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus,

American Standard Version
yet for love's sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus:

Contemporary English Version
But I would rather ask you to do it simply because of love. Yes, as someone in jail for Christ,

English Revised Version
yet for love's sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
However, I would prefer to make an appeal on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an old man and now a prisoner for Christ Jesus,

Good News Translation
But because I love you, I make a request instead. I do this even though I am Paul, the ambassador of Christ Jesus, and at present also a prisoner for his sake.

International Standard Version
I prefer to make my appeal on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an old man and now a prisoner of the Messiah Jesus,

NET Bible
I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love--I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus--

New Heart English Bible
yet on the basis of love I rather appeal, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Christ Jesus.

Webster's Bible Translation
Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
it is for love's sake that--instead of that--although I am none other than Paul the aged, and am now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus,

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Jesus Christ as well.

World English Bible
yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
because of the love I rather plead, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ;

Berean Literal Bible
rather, I exhortyou for the sake of love, being such a one as Paul, now aged and also a prisoner of Christ Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation
because of the love I rather entreat, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ;

Smith's Literal Translation
By love I beseech rather, being such as Paul an aged man, and now also the imprisoned of Jesus Christ.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For charity sake I rather beseech, whereas thou art such a one, as Paul an old man, and now a prisoner also of Jesus Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
but I beg you instead, for the sake of charity, since you are so much like Paul: an old man and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

New American Bible
I rather urge you out of love, being as I am, Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus.

New Revised Standard Version
yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And for love’s sake I earnestly beseech you; even I, Paul, an old man as you know, and now also a prisoner for the sake of Jesus Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But for love's sake, I beg of you, I Paul, who am The Elder, as you know, and also a prisoner of Yeshua The Messiah,

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
yet, on account of my love, I rather exhort you, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner on account of Jesus Christ.

Godbey New Testament
on account of the divine love, I the more exhort you, being such as Paul the aged, and now also the prisoner of Jesus Christ.

Haweis New Testament
I rather for love?s sake entreat, being such as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ.

Mace New Testament
I had rather apply to your benevolent temper, and desire you would regard the years of Paul, who am now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ,

Weymouth New Testament
it is for love's sake that--instead of that--although I am none other than Paul the aged, and am now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus,

Worrell New Testament
yet for love's sake I rather exhort, being such a one as Paul an aged man, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus:

Worsley New Testament
Iwould rather intreatthee out of loveto me, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner toofor the sake of Jesus Christ.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Paul's Appeal for Onesimus
8So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,9 I prefer to appeal on the basis of love.For I,Paul,am now aged,and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.10I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.…

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

1 Corinthians 4:21
Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

2 Corinthians 10:1
Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

Galatians 5:13
For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.

Philippians 2:1-4
Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, / then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. / Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. ...

1 Peter 5:1-3
As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: / Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Ephesians 4:1-2
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: / with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

1 Thessalonians 2:7
On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.

2 Timothy 2:24-25
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. / He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Colossians 3:12-13
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Titus 3:2
to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

Hebrews 13:19
And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

1 John 4:7
Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

Treasury of Scripture

Yet for love's sake I rather beseech you, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

love's sake.

Romans 12:1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,which is your reasonable service.

2 Corinthians 5:20
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseechyou by us: we prayyou in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 6:1
We then,as workers togetherwith him, beseechyou also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

Paul.

Psalm 71:9,18
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth…

Proverbs 16:31
The hoary headis a crown of glory,if it be found in the way of righteousness.

Isaiah 46:4
Andeven toyour old age Iam he; andeven to hoar hairs will I carryyou: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliveryou.

prisoner.

Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothyour brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

Ephesians 3:1
For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

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Philemon 1

1.Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon,
8.whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

I prefer to appeal on the basis of love.
Paul's approach in this letter is notable for its emphasis on love rather than authority. In the Greco-Roman world, appeals based on love were less common than those based on power or status. Paul, an apostle with the authority to command, chooses instead to appeal to Philemon's sense of Christian love and fellowship. This reflects the transformative power of the Gospel, which prioritizes love as the highest virtue (1 Corinthians 13:13). It also echoes Jesus' teachings on love as the fulfillment of the law (Matthew 22:37-40).

For I, Paul, am now aged,
Paul refers to himself as "aged," which suggests a level of maturity and experience. This term may indicate that Paul is in his late 50s or early 60s, a significant age in the ancient world where life expectancy was lower. His age adds weight to his appeal, as elders were respected figures in both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures. This respect for elders is also seen in the Old Testament, where wisdom and age are often linked (Proverbs 16:31).

and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.
Paul's imprisonment is both literal and metaphorical. Literally, he is under house arrest in Rome, as described inActs 28:16-31. Metaphorically, he considers himself a prisoner of Christ, bound by his commitment to the Gospel. This dual meaning underscores his dedication and the sacrifices he makes for his faith. His imprisonment serves as a powerful testament to his sincerity and the seriousness of his appeal. The concept of being a "prisoner of Christ" also highlights the theme of spiritual freedom found in Christ, contrasting with physical captivity (Galatians 5:1).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul
The apostle who authored the letter to Philemon. At this point, he is an older man and a prisoner for the sake of the Gospel.

2.Philemon
A Christian leader and the recipient of the letter. He is known for his love and faith toward Jesus and the saints.

3.Onesimus
A slave who belonged to Philemon and had run away. He became a Christian through Paul's ministry.

4.Rome
The place where Paul was imprisoned when he wrote this letter.

5.Colossae
The city where Philemon lived and where the church met in his home.

Teaching Points

Appeal on the Basis of Love
Paul chooses to appeal to Philemon out of love rather than authority. This teaches us the importance of love as a guiding principle in our interactions with others.

The Role of Humility
Paul, despite his apostolic authority, approaches Philemon with humility. This demonstrates the power of humility in leadership and relationships.

The Power of Transformation
Onesimus's transformation from a runaway slave to a brother in Christ highlights the transformative power of the Gospel.

Intercession for Others
Paul acts as an intercessor for Onesimus, showing the importance of advocating for others within the Christian community.

The Cost of Discipleship
Paul's imprisonment for Christ reminds us of the sacrifices involved in following Jesus and the call to remain faithful despite hardships.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Philemon 1

What was Paul's age at death?

Philemon 1:1, 9, 10 – Is there external historical or archeological evidence confirming Paul’s imprisonment and authorship claims?

Who is the author of Philemon?

Who is the author of Philemon?

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 9. -Being such a one as Paul the aged;a veteran. Theodoret comments thus: "For he who hears Paul, hears the preacher of the whole world, the traverser of land and sea, the chosen vessel, and other things besides he is.... He adds also 'the aged,' showing the gray hairs which have grown during his labors." "Non aetatem, sed offieium" (Calvin). Presbutes may mean "an ambassador" - "the ambassador of Christ Jesus, and now also his prisoner," as inEphesians 6:20 (and see Ephesians 3:1 and Ephesians 4:1 of the same Epistle.A prisoner of Jesus Christ;i.e. for his cause. The apostle was in custody at Rome, owing to a long suspension of his trial, for causes not known to us. "Have regard for Paul; have regard for my bonds, which I wear as a preacher of the truth" (Theodoret). "Great reverence is due to these who endure sufferings for the most honorable causes" (Grotius).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

I prefer to appeal
παρακαλῶ(parakalō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3870:From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

on the basis of
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

love.
ἀγάπην(agapēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 26:From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.

[For]
ὡς(hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

I,
τοιοῦτος(toioutos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5108:(including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).

Paul,
Παῦλος(Paulos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3972:Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.

am
ὢν(ōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

now
νυνὶ(nyni)
Adverb
Strong's 3570:A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now.

aged,
πρεσβύτης(presbytēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4246:An old man, an ambassador. From the same as presbuteros; an old man.

and
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

a prisoner
δέσμιος(desmios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1198:One bound, a prisoner. From desmon; a captive.

of Christ
Χριστοῦ(Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547:Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ(Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

as well.
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

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