Colossians and Philemon /G. K. Beale.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, (c)2019.
- xxiv, 514 pages : map ; 24 cm.
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament .
Colossians. Letter opening : Paul and Timothy desire grace and peace for the Colossians (1:1-2) -- Letter thanksgiving : Paul thanks God for the readers' Christian lives (1:3-23) -- Letter body : Christians should strive for maturity (1:24-4:6) -- Letter closing: Paul emphasizes his pastoral concern for the Colossians (4:7-18) -- Philemon. Letter opening : Paul and Timothy desire grace and peace for Philemon and the Colossian church (1-3) -- Introductory thanksgiving and prayer : Paul thanks God for Philemon and prays for him (4-7) -- Letter body : Paul's appeal (8-21) -- Letter closing : Paul asks Philemon to show him pastoral concern, and Paul shows his pastoral concern for the church in Philemon's house (22-25).
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