GCEChristian Religious StudiesPauline Epistles2020

Paul's letter to Philemon was primarily written to appeal to Philemon to

Arelease his slaves in accordance with the gospel of freedom
Breceive back his runaway slave Onesimus as a brotherCORRECT
Csend Onesimus to assist Paul in his missionary work
Dgrant financial support to the church at Colossae
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Paul wrote the letter to Philemon to intercede on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave who had become a Christian through Paul's ministry. Paul appealed to Philemon to receive Onesimus back, no longer as a slave, but as a beloved brother in Christ.
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