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Paul rests a closed hand beside a rolled blank letter, with a wrist chain on the table.
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Philemon 1:8

Authority Held Back

Receive Him as a Beloved Brother · Philemon 1

Story guide: Paul’s restrained hand beside the letter visualizes the authority he could exercise.

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8Therefore, though I have much boldness in Messiah to command you to do what is proper,

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