1Philemon 1

1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy [our] brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow-laborer,Select Philemon 1:1

2And to [our] beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house:Select Philemon 1:2

3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Select Philemon 1:3

4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,Select Philemon 1:4

5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and towards all saints;Select Philemon 1:5

6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.Select Philemon 1:6

7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.Select Philemon 1:7

8Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient.Select Philemon 1:8

9Yet for love's sake I rather beseech [thee], being such one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.Select Philemon 1:9

10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:Select Philemon 1:10

11Who in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:Select Philemon 1:11

12Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, my own bowels:Select Philemon 1:12

13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel:Select Philemon 1:13

14But without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.Select Philemon 1:14

15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldst receive him for ever;Select Philemon 1:15

16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more to thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?Select Philemon 1:16

17If thou accountest me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.Select Philemon 1:17

18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth [thee] aught, put that on my account;Select Philemon 1:18

19I Paul have written [it] with my own hand, I will repay [it]: although I do not say to thee that thou owest to me even thy own self besides.Select Philemon 1:19

20Yes, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.Select Philemon 1:20

21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.Select Philemon 1:21

22But at the same time prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you.Select Philemon 1:22

23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus;Select Philemon 1:23

24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-laborers.Select Philemon 1:24

25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with your spirit. Amen.Select Philemon 1:25