Phile 8-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Phlm 1:8-9: 1:8-9 The reason why Paul was asking a favor was Philemon’s reputation as a gracious, loving person (1:5-7 ). Paul could demand it by his authority as Christ’s apostle, but love leads Paul to request rather than demand. • Paul, an old man: Paul appeals to the respect due to older people as well as to his status as a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus , which would only increase a fellow Christian’s respect.

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Summary for Phlm 1:8-9: 1:8-9 ^a The reason why Paul was asking a favor was Philemon’s reputation as a gracious, loving person (1:5-7 ^b). Paul could demand it by his authority as Christ’s apostle, but love leads Paul to request rather than demand.

• Paul, an old man: Paul appeals to the respect due to older people as well as to his status as a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus, which would only increase a fellow Christian’s respect.