The tone for Paul’s letter is set. It is one of equality and charity.

Paul sends his greetings to Philemon and those with him, grace and peace.

Paul greeted Philemon’s family and the church meeting in his house.

Paul calls Philemon a beloved fellow worker because of his cherished work for the gospel.

Paul refers to himself as “a prisoner” rather than an apostle humbling himself to his beloved brother.

Every written message has a tone interwoven in the fibers of each word. Paul sets the tone.

A life lesson on forgiveness told through the interaction between Paul, Philemon and Onesimus.