Phile 16 | TNotes | STEP | 1:16 Though Onesimus was still legally Philemon’s slave , Philemon must think of him as a beloved brother and be committed to his well-being. • both as a man and as a brother in the Lord: Brotherhood in Christ must now transform their whole relationship in both the natural and spiritual realms.

‏ Philemon 16

1:16 ^a Though Onesimus was still legally Philemon’s slave, Philemon must think of him as a beloved brother and be committed to his well-being.

• both as a man and as a brother in the Lord: Brotherhood in Christ must now transform their whole relationship in both the natural and spiritual realms.