Today's Reading | February 9, 2026
Philemon 1–25
Introduction Philemon 1–25: Philemon was a prominent Christian and the owner of a slave named Onesimus. The slave had run away from his master and then somehow came in contact with Paul, who was then in prison. Through the apostle’s witness, Onesimus became a Christian. Today’s reading is Paul’s letter to Philemon, appealing to Philemon to be reconciled to Onesimus,…
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