I. Salutation (1–3)

II. Thanksgiving (4–7)

III. Main Body (8–18)

A. The First Mention of Onesimus (8–12)

B. Paul’s Unfulfilled Desire to Keep Onesimus with Him (13–14)

C. The Request to Receive Onesimus as a Brother (15–16)

D. The Request Backed by Paul’s Pledge (17–18)

IV. Conclusion (19–25)64