Philemon

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 2 verses

the name means friendly Strong's Lexicon

Philemon, a Christian from Colossae to whom Paul wrote a letter appealing for the reconciliation with his runaway slave, Onesimus.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

An inhabitant of Colosse, and apparently a person of some note among the citizens (Col. 4:9; Philemon 1:2). He was brought to a knowledge of the gospel through the instrumentality of Paul

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Philemon 1:1.

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Verses that name Philemon

Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
Philemon 1:25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.