Even though Philemon had the legal right to punish Onesimus severely, Paul asked Philemon to “receive him kindly, ” on the basis of love and personal friendship. ​ — Philemon 10, 11, 15 - 18.
Meskipun Filemon berhak menghukum Onesimus, Paulus meminta agar Filemon ’ menerima dia dengan baik ’, sebagai saudara yang dikasihi dan sahabat. ​ — Filemon 10, 11, 15 - 18.