Paul's letter to Philemon is his shortest epistle. In it, Paul entreats Philemon to pardon the crime of his unfaithful servant Onesimus and welcome him home as a new brother in Christ.

Run length: 3 minutes
Reader: Dale McConachie
Translation: New American Standard Bible®
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1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation

From Matthew Henry's Commentary:

"Joy must be on earth, as well as there is in heaven, over one sinner who repenteth. Such must now be loved, and helped, and confirmed in good, and furthered in it; and, in their outward concerns, their comfort and welfare must be consulted and promoted as much as possible. And, on their part, they must be humble and grateful, acknowledging God and his instruments in what good they have received, ready to all suitable returns, making what reparation they can in case of injuries, and living a life of thankfulness and obedience. To such purposes may this epistle have been written and preserved."