WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2010 Question 47

Question 47

Forgiveness

Why did Paul wish to retain Onesimus?

  1. A.To protect him from persecution
  2. B.Christianity was opposed to slavery
  3. C.Philemon had earnestly requested that from Paul
  4. D.To serve him during his imprisonment
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (To serve him during his imprisonment)

Explanation

Paul wanted to keep him "that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment" (Philemon 13).