Chiastic Outline of Philemon

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A Grace to you  (Philemon 1-3)
B  Prayers and Communication (Philemon 4-6)
C   Refreshment and Joy (Philemon 7)
D    Request by Paul the Aged, a prisoner (Philemon 8-9)
E     Onesimus, Begotten in my bonds (Philemon 10)
F      Unprofitable Servant in time past  (Philemon 11)
G       Sent again, receive him (Philemon 12)
H        Not retained with Paul (Philemon 13)
X          Divine Goodness flowing from a Willing Mind (Philemon 14)
H'        Departed from Philemon (Philemon 15)
G'       Receive him forever (Philemon 15)
F'      Above a Servant now (Philemon 16)
E'     Onesimus, Beloved as a brother (Philemon 16)
D'    Repayment on Account of Paul, a partner (Philemon 17-19)
C'   Refreshment and Joy (Philemon 20)
B'  Confidence & Prayers (Philemon 21-22)
A' Grace with your spirit (Philemon 23-25)

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