His slave had run away
v10-12 - it is possible that the slave had stolen from his master (c.f. v18) and therefore run away as under Roman law this was punishable by death.
Who wrote the letter to Philemon?
| Paul | John | Barnabas | Luke |
Who escorted the slave with the letter to Philemon?
| Timothy | Lazarus | Tychicus | Phygelus |
Why did the writer take great joy from Philemon?
| Philemon had prayed fervently for him | Philemon had refreshed the hearts of believers | Philemon had converted many people | Philemon had been a great comfort to him |
Which book of the Bible precedes Philemon?
| Titus | Hebrews | Timothy | Galatians |
What did the writer keep hearing about Philemon?
| His compassion upon the poor | His love and faith towards Jesus | His courage in the face of persecution | His wisdom as an elder of the church |
What was the writer asking of Philemon?
| To receive him back as a brother in Christ | To receive him as a slave once again | To let him go as a free man | To employ him in skilled work |
What should Philemon do if his slave owed him anything?
| Charge it to the writer | Make him work to pay his debt | Haul him before the authorities | Forgive and forget |