Lux Domini
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

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Interpretation

Never have believers found more enjoyment of God, than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this the apostle begins and ends.

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This thought runs through Philemon 1:23-25.

Glossary

Aristarchus Person
Best ruler, native of Thessalonica ( Acts 20:4 ), a companion of Paul ( Acts 19:29 ; 27:2 ). He was Paul’s “fellow-prisoner” at Rome ( Col. 4:10 ; Philemon 1:24 ).
Lucas Person
A friend and companion of Paul during his imprisonment at Rome; Luke (q. v. ), the beloved physician ( Philemon 1:24 ; Col. 4:14 ).