WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 38

Question 38

Forgiveness

Paul could not retain Onesimus with him in prison because

  1. A.Onesimus was not willing to stay with him anymore
  2. B.Paul was afraid of Philemon's reaction
  3. C.Paul had not obtained Philemon's consent
  4. D.Onesimus was eager to return to his master
  5. E.Paul would soon be freed from his imprisonment.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Paul had not obtained Philemon's consent)

Explanation

Paul wanted to keep him but would do nothing without Philemon's consent (Philemon 13-14).