19. 'E/w llauXos, I Paul) It was his handwriting. — sy
I will repay) as a parent is wont to pay the debt of his son. The prisoner writes in good earnest, and with confidence that he would not want the power [of fulfilling his engagement]. But yet he promises conditionally, viz. if Philemon would exact it, ver. 21. — ffeaurbv, thyself) It cannot be told how great is the obligation which is owed to those who have won souls. External property is due for spiritual benefits, but not by political obligation. — vpoffopsfasisj tlwu even owest) This refers to owes, ver. 18. It is not only fitting that the pardon of Onesimus be granted to me, but thou even owest me thyself.
20. 'Eyw, /) Thou shouldst have had profit from Onesimus, I should now have it from thee. — ovaipw, let me profit) An allu sion to the name of Onesimus. — dvacrautfov, refresh) by receiving Onesimus.
21. node's/?, thou wilt do) towards Onesimus.
22. Seviavy a lodging) where others may come to visit me. See the power of hope. Paul, a prisoner, makes this arrange ment (appointment) at so great a distance.
23. Suva/^aaXwroc, my fellow-prisoner) On this very account Epaphras is placed before the others.
24. Aovxa$, Luke) He, who was most closely connected with Paul, is named after the others. There is a note in two Greek copies, in the possession of Mill and Kuster, intimating, that the blessed Onesimus died a martyr at Rome, having suffered the punishment of breaking the legs.