I. Greeting 1-3
II. Pray for Philemon 4-7
III. Paul's plea to Philemon 8-22
A. Authority behind the plea 8,9
B. Person involved in the plea 10,11
C. Explanation necessary for the plea 12-14
D. Providence behind the plea 15,16
E. Content of the plea 17-21
F. Proof of the reception of the plea 22
IV. Closing blessing 23-25