Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
But withal - Or, at the same time - ̔́ Hama . While you are granting this favor, do me also another by preparing a lodging for me.
Prepare me also a lodging - Philemon had been accustomed to show kindness to the saints Philemon 1:5, and not improbably Paul had before shared his hospitality. The word rendered "lodging" ( ́ xenia ), means, properly, guest-right, hospitality, entertainment; and then, a place for a guest; compare Acts 28:23.
For I trust - Paul had some hope of being released - an event which probably occurred; see the notes at Philippians 1:25; Philippians 2:23-24; compare the introduction to 2 Timothy.
Through your prayers - Notes, II Corinthians 1:11. He expected release in answer to the petitions of those who loved him, and the cause in which he was engaged; compare the notes at Acts 12:5.
I shall be given unto you - I shall be permitted to return to you, as a favor - ́ charisthēsomai . Paul had no doubt thus Philemon would so regard it, and he had no apprehension that his abiding with him would be considered as a burden.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Philemon 1:22:
Philemon 1:25
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