Philemon

The letter of Philemon was written by the apostle Paul along with Timothy as co-arthur. Paul wrote this letter to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus a run away slave. Philemon lived in Colossae and we know this because Onesimus was also Colossian which is confirmed in collosians 4:9. Philemon was a man known for wealth, influence, and for owning slaves. Paul wrote in his letter "You have worked with us and are very dear to us". (Ehrman,p.318) It is not kn...