1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,studyinterlinear
2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:studyinterlinear
3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.studyinterlinear
4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,studyinterlinear
5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;studyinterlinear
6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.studyinterlinear
7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.studyinterlinear
8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,studyinterlinear
9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.studyinterlinear
10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:studyinterlinear
11Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:studyinterlinear
12Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:studyinterlinear
13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:studyinterlinear
14But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.studyinterlinear
15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;studyinterlinear
16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?studyinterlinear
17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.studyinterlinear
18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;studyinterlinear
19I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.studyinterlinear
20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.studyinterlinear
21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.studyinterlinear
22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.studyinterlinear
23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;studyinterlinear
24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.studyinterlinear
25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.studyinterlinear