Paul encouraged Philemon to receive Onesimus as ______.

A. repentant slave
B. fellow worker
C. Child
D. Brother

Correct Answer:

Option D – Brother

Explanation

Paul wrote to Philemon to encourage him to receive Onesimus back as a brother in the gospel without the severe punishments that would usually be inflicted on runaway slaves. Paul even offered to make up any financial loss Onesimus had caused Philemon to suffer.