The Epistle to Philemon by Saint Paul, also called Letter to Philemon or simply Philemon, is a brief letter written from prison that is addressed to Philemon, a Christian leader in Colossae. This letter is unique among the Pauline Epistles in that it is written to an individual rather than a community or group of churches. Synonyms for this letter include the "Letter on behalf of Onesimus" and the "Epistle of Forgiveness". Other terms that may be used to refer to this letter include the "Letter of Love", the "Letter of Reconciliation", and the "Prisoner's Plea". Regardless of the name used, this letter continues to be regarded as a powerful message of compassion and forgiveness to this day.