Question 32
ForgivenessPaul was very confident that Philemon would grant his request because
- A.Philemon was his former slave
- B.his imprisonment would arouse Philemon's sympathy and compliance
- C.Philemon had proved himself a true Christian partner
- D.Paul promised to pay back all debts owed by Onesimus
- E.Onesimus had been a faithful servant.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Philemon had proved himself a true Christian partner)
Explanation
Paul praised Philemon's love and faith and called him a partner, confident of his obedience (Philemon 4-7, 17, 21).