en_tn_condensed/col/04/09.md

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# General Information:
Onesimus was a slave of Philemon in Colossae. He had stolen money from Philemon and run away to Rome where he became a Christian through the ministry of Paul. Now Tychicus and Onesimus are the ones bringing Paul's letter to Colossae along with a letter from Paul to Philemon asking him to send Onesimus back to Paul.
# the faithful and beloved brother
Paul calls Onesimus a fellow Christian and servant of Christ.
# They will make known
"Tychicus and Onesimus will make known"
# everything that has happened here
All that is taking place where Paul is currently living. Tradition says Paul was in Rome under house arrest or in prison at this time.