Phile 2, 22 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 2. And to our beloved Apphia . This was a female, (Gr. αγαπητη,) and was probably the wife of Philemon. And Archippus our fellow-soldier . . It has been supposed that he was a son of Philemon, and this would appear not to be improbable, as he was one of his family. On the term "fellow-soldier," . It is applied here to one who was a minister of the gospel, and who is spoken of in connection with Paul as enlisted under the banners of the Captain of salvation, and waging a warfare with the wickedness of the world. Comp. , . That Archippus was a minister of the gospel, is clear from . And to the church in thy house . Either the church that commonly met in his house, or more probably that was composed of his own family. Comp. . (c) "Archippus" (d) "church"

Philemon 2

Verse 2. And to our beloved Apphia. This was a female, (Gr. αγαπητη,) and was probably the wife of Philemon.

And Archippus our fellow-soldier. Col 4:17. It has been supposed that he was a son of Philemon, and this would appear not to be improbable, as he was one of his family. On the term "fellow-soldier," Php 2:25. It is applied here to one who was a minister of the gospel, and who is spoken of in connection with Paul as enlisted under the banners of the Captain of salvation, and waging a warfare with the wickedness of the world. Comp. 2Ti 2:3, 2Ti 2:4. That Archippus was a minister of the gospel, is clear from Col 4:17.

And to the church in thy house. Either the church that commonly met in his house, or more probably that was composed of his own family. Comp. Rom 16:5.

Philemon 22

Verse 22. But withal. Or, at the same time-- αμα. While you are granting this favour, do me also another by preparing a lodging for me.

Prepare me also a lodging. Philemon had been accustomed to show kindness to the saints (Phm 1:6,) and not improbably Paul had before shared his hospitality. The word rendered lodging (ξενια) means, properly, guest-right, hospitality, entertainment; and then, a place for a guest. Compare Acts 28:23.

For I trust. Paul had some hope of being released--an event which probably occurred. Php 1:25; Php 2:23, Php 2:24. Compare Introduction to 2Ti 1:1

Through your prayers. 2Cor 1:11. He expected release in answer to the petitions of those who loved him, and the cause in which he was engaged. Compare Acts 12:5.

I shall be given unto you. I shall be permitted to return to you, as a favour χαρισθησομαι. Paul had no doubt that Philemon would so regard it, and he had no apprehension that his abiding with him would be considered as a burden.

(++) "withal" "At the same time" (c) "I trust" Php 2:24 (d) "through your prayers" 2Cor 1:11