Philemon 1:8-9

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⁸So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

⁹I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

— Philemon 1:8-9

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Article by Patrick D. Odum

If the gospel we believe doesn't cause us to liberate people from the chains of our prejudices and selfishness, then perhaps we don’t understand it. Patrick Odom uses the short letter of Paul to Philemon to remind us what is important in Christ.

Cross References for Philemon 1:8-9

1 Thessalonians 2:6
Ephesians 4:1
Romans 12:1
2 Corinthians 5:20
2 Corinthians 10:8
2 Corinthians 3:12
Ephesians 3:1
1 Thessalonians 2:2
Ephesians 5:4
Philemon 1:1-25

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