The Epistle of Paul to Philemon
Author: Paul the apostle with Timothy the brother (
v. 1).
Time of Writing: Approximately A.D. 64, shortly before Paul was released from his first Roman imprisonment (
vv. 9,
22).
Place of Writing: A Roman prison; see verses in the previous item.
Recipients: Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the church, which was in their house (
vv. 1-2).