1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow worker, NHEB — Philemon 1:1
2 and to Apphia our sister, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: NHEB — Philemon 1:2
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. NHEB — Philemon 1:3
4 I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, NHEB — Philemon 1:4
5 hearing of your love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints; NHEB — Philemon 1:5
6 that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you in Christ. NHEB — Philemon 1:6
7 For I have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. NHEB — Philemon 1:7
8 Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate, NHEB — Philemon 1:8
9 yet on the basis of love I rather appeal, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Christ Jesus. NHEB — Philemon 1:9
10 I appeal to you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus, NHEB — Philemon 1:10
11 who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me. NHEB — Philemon 1:11
12 I am sending back to you, him who is my very heart, NHEB — Philemon 1:12
13 whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News. NHEB — Philemon 1:13
14 But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will. NHEB — Philemon 1:14
15 For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, NHEB — Philemon 1:15
16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. NHEB — Philemon 1:16
17 If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. NHEB — Philemon 1:17
18 But if he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, put that to my account. NHEB — Philemon 1:18
19 I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it (not to mention to you that you owe to me even your own self besides). NHEB — Philemon 1:19
20 Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. NHEB — Philemon 1:20
21 Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say. NHEB — Philemon 1:21
22 Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. NHEB — Philemon 1:22
23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, NHEB — Philemon 1:23
24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. NHEB — Philemon 1:24
25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. NHEB — Philemon 1:25