Patristic A.D. 407
“"And to our beloved Apphia." It seems to me that she was his partner in life. Observe the humility of Paul; he both joins Timothy with him in his request, and asks not only the husband, but the wife also, and some one else, perhaps a friend.”
Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Phlm 1:2 (Homily on Philemon 1)
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