What is Philemon about?
A brief appeal concerning Onesimus, reconciliation and receiving another person as family.
This page brings together selected questions about Philemon, with context, references and links for further study. The aim is not to impose a doctrinal interpretation, but to help you recognise what appears in the text and verify each answer in its cited passage.
What this quiz helps you practise
Questions span different difficulty levels and may cover names, places, narrative sequences, teachings, references and connections within the book itself.
Sample questions and answers
Open each question to reveal the answer, explanation and biblical reference.
In which testament is the book of Philemon found?
Reference: Philemon
Philemon is part of the New Testament.
Choose the biblically correct answer: In which testament is the book of Philemon found?
Reference: Philemon
Philemon is part of the New Testament.
What was the name of the runaway servant mentioned in Paul’s letter to Philemon?
Reference: Philemon 1:8–16
Paul appealed to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, now regarded as a beloved brother.
How to study Philemon
When studying Philemon, begin with the book’s structure and the immediate context of each passage. Place the material in Roman world and within the period described as paul’s personal letters. Then compare recurring people, locations, speeches and events. The quiz uses short explanations and references so you can return to the text before accepting an answer.
Historical and geographical context
Period: Paul’s personal letters. Setting: Roman world. These labels provide broad orientation and do not replace close study of each passage.