Philemon 1:2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: 1. In this pious household there had been one graceless member. Onesimus must often have witnessed the holy engagements of this "Church!" listened to reproofs and appeals of God's Word; seen the joyfulness of Christian faith and life. This aggravated the wrong he had done, and his sin against God and conscience. 2. Yet the holy influence was not lost. It prepared his heart for the apostle's doctrine. 3. Apphia's share in this influence may be safely reckoned upon. There is no power in a home like that of a mother or mistress. Women's work may seem the slowest, but it is the surest. (A. D. Johnson.) Parallel Verses KJV: And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:WEB: to the beloved Apphia, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the assembly in your house: |
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