18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account (Philemon 1:18).
Paul is pleading with Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother rather than as a slave. Onesimus evidently was a slave of Philemon. However, Onesimus had been converted likely under the teaching of the Apostle Paul. Paul wants what is best for both Onesimus and Philemon. In this verse, Paul shows how much Onesimus means to him. Paul is willing to pay the penalty for Onesimus. This very short letter contains a lot of information on the meaning of brotherly fellowship and loyalty.
Paul is pleading with Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother rather than as a slave. Onesimus evidently was a slave of Philemon. However, Onesimus had been converted likely under the teaching of the Apostle Paul. Paul wants what is best for both Onesimus and Philemon. In this verse, Paul shows how much Onesimus means to him. Paul is willing to pay the penalty for Onesimus. This very short letter contains a lot of information on the meaning of brotherly fellowship and loyalty.
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