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