John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philemon 1:25
25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. << Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant. >> Ver. 25. The grace of our Lord ] Say the world what it will, a grain of grace is worth a world of wealth. The blessings that come. out of Sion are better than any that come out of heaven and earth, Psalms 134:3 ; for they outlast the days of heaven, and run parallel with the life of God and line of eternity. Pray for them therefore in the behalf of... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Philemon 1:25
Philemon 1:25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ Grace the gift of Christ1.At the beginning of the Epistle Paul invoked grace upon the household “from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Now he conceives of it as Christ’s gift. In Him all the stooping, bestowing love of God is gathered, that from Him it may be poured on the world. That grace is not diffused like stellar light through some nebulous heaven, but concentrated in the Sun of righteousness, who is the light of men. That fire is... read more