Paul's Appeal for Onesimus
8. That is why I am bodily asking favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is the right thing for you to do.
9. But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me-Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus.
(Philemon 2: 8-9)
8-9: Due to Paul being an elder and an apostle, he could have used his authority with Philemon, commanding him to kindly deal with his runaway slave. But Paul based his request not on his own authority but on Philemon's Christian commitment. Paul wanted Philemon's heartfelt, not grudging, obedience. When you know something is right and you have the power to demand it, do you appeal to your authority? Or to the other person's commitment?
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