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Phm_1:21. Conclusion of the whole matter of request, and that “as if for a last precaution” (Ewald), with the expression of the confidence, to which his apostolic dignity entitled him ( ὑπακοῇ ), although in accordance with Phm_1:8 he has abstained from enjoining. This, as well as the εἰδὼς ὅτι κ . τ . λ ., appended by way of climax as an accompanying definition to the πεποιθὼς ὅτι κ . τ . λ ., could not but entirely remove any possible hesitation on the part of Philemon and complete the effect of the letter. Comp. already Chrysostom and Jerome.
καὶ ὑπὲρ ὃ λέγω ] what, i.e. what further deeds of kindness over and above the receiving back which was asked for, the apostle leaves absolutely to his friend, without, however, wishing to hint in particular at the manumission of Onesimus (Bleek and Hofmann, following older expositors); comp. on Phm_1:13 f. The certainty, however, that his friend will do still more, makes him the less doubt that at the least what is requested will be done. Thus there is contained in this εἰδὼς κ . τ . λ . a thoughtfully contrived incitement.
λέγω ] namely, in that which I have written. Observe the different tenses.
καί ] not merely that which I say, but also.