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I would (ἐβουλόμην)
Rev., I would fain. See on Mat 1:19. The imperfect tense denotes the desire awakened but arrested. See on I would, Phm 1:14.
With me (πρὸς εμαυτὸν)
The preposition expresses more than near or beside. It implies intercourse. See on with God, Joh 1:1.
In thy stead (ὑπὲρ σοῦ)
Rev., correctly, in thy behalf. A beautiful specimen of christian courtesy and tact; assuming that Philemon would have desired to render these services in person.
In the bonds of the Gospel
Connect with me. Bonds with which he is bound for the sake of the Gospel: with which Christ has invested him. A delicate hint at his sufferings is blended with an intimation of the authority which attaches to his appeal as a prisoner of Christ. This language of Paul is imitated by Ignatius. “My bonds exhort you” (Tralles, 12). “He (Jesus Christ) is my witness, in whom I am bound” (Philadelphia, 7). “In whom I bear about my bonds as spiritual pearls” (Ephesians, 11). “In the bonds which I bear about, I sing the praises of the churches” (Magnesians, 1).