Philemon

Reading Philemon in a year

Twenty-five verses, and the most delicate rhetoric in the New Testament.

In a one-year plan, Philemon occupies days 347 to 347 — 1 day out of 365, or 0.1% of the Bible's 1189 chapters. That is short enough to read in a single sitting if you would rather take it whole.

The exact days

• Day 347 — Philemon 1, Hebrews 1–2

Questions

How many chapters are in Philemon?

Philemon has 1 chapter, which is 0.1% of the Bible's 1189 chapters.

How long does it take to read Philemon?

In a one-year plan of three to four chapters a day, Philemon takes 1 day — days 347 to 347.

What is the book of Philemon about?

A single-chapter personal appeal on behalf of a runaway slave.

Is Philemon in the Old or New Testament?

Philemon is in the New Testament, classified as Pauline Epistles. It is book 57 of 66 in canonical order.