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?
| Barnabas | Luke | Paul | John |
Who escorted the slave with the letter to Philemon?
| Timothy | Lazarus | Tychicus | Phygelus |
Why did the writer take great joy from Philemon?
| Philemon had been a great comfort to him | Philemon had prayed fervently for him | Philemon had converted many people | Philemon had refreshed the hearts of believers |
Which book of the Bible precedes Philemon?
| Timothy | Galatians | Titus | Hebrews |
What was the name of Philemon's slave?
| Philologus | Onesimus | Nathanael | Apollos |
What did the writer keep hearing about Philemon?
| His wisdom as an elder of the church | His love and faith towards Jesus | His compassion upon the poor | His courage in the face of persecution |
What was the writer asking of Philemon?
| To receive him as a slave once again | To employ him in skilled work | To let him go as a free man | To receive him back as a brother in Christ |