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Philemon in Greek

Study Philemon Using a Verse-by-verse Approach to the Greek Text

Curated from the Video Series by Rob Plummer
In partnership with Daily Dose of Greek
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Studying Philemon in Greek

About Dr. Rob Plummer

Dr. Robert L. Plummer reads, studies, talks, and writes about the Bible. Plummer notes, “Jesus told his adversaries, ‘You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you have eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me’” (John 5:39). Plummer adds, “The joy of studying the Scriptures is that through them we hear the voice of the living God and gaze with wonder on Messiah Jesus and the sufficiency of his atoning death.” When he is not busy teaching Greek and New Testament classes at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, Plummer is serving as an elder at Sojourn Community Church. Plummer’s primary ministry role, however, is pastor of the little flock in his home. He and his wife, Chandi, have three delightful daughters – Sarah Beth, Chloe, and Anabelle. Plummer’s hobbies include long-distance running, enjoying international foods and cultures, and traveling.

EDUCATION:
  • B.A., Duke University
  • M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Additional Studies: Jerusalem University College
Introductory Video
  • Onesimus as "Useful"

Helpful Resources
  • Going Deeper with New Testament Greek: An Intermediate Study of the Grammar and Syntax of the New TestamentAndreas J. Köstenberger, Benjamin L Merkle, & Robert L. Plummer

    This Greek textbook may be helpful for students who need to refresh their language skills before digging into the book of Philemon.

    This Greek textbook may be helpful for students who need to refresh their language skills before digging into the book of Philemon.


  • Colossians and Philemon: A Handbook on the Greek TextConstantine R. Campbell

    This handbook on the Greek text of Philemon carefully breaks down the usage of most words in each verse, guiding the student in selecting proper uses and understanding the grammatical structure of the text.

    This handbook on the Greek text of Philemon carefully breaks down the usage of most words in each verse, guiding the student in selecting proper uses and understanding the grammatical structure of the text.


  • Colossians and PhilemonMurray J. Harris

    Another helpful guide to the Greek text of Philemon, this work was the inaugural edition of the B&H series.

    Another helpful guide to the Greek text of Philemon, this work was the inaugural edition of the B&H series.


  • Greek New TestamentThe German Bible Society

    If a student does not own a copy of the Greek New Testament, the UBS 5th edition serves as the standard classroom text.

    If a student does not own a copy of the Greek New Testament, the UBS 5th edition serves as the standard classroom text.


1–3 (Greeting)








4–7 (Philemon's Love and Faith)









8–22 (Paul's Plea for Onesimus)




















23–25 (Final Greetings)