1. Philemon 1:17 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How does Paul want Philemon to treat Onesimus?

Philemon 1:17 (ESV)

17 So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me.

Paul wants Philemon to welcome Onesimus as a full member of the household of faith, someone with equal status to himself who must be treated as an honoured guest.1