Philemon in the Bible

Meaning: who kisses

Exact Match

and to Apphia our sister [Note: This was probably Philemon's wife], and to Archippus our fellow-soldier [Note: This was probably Philemon's preacher son. See Col. 4:17] and to the church [that meets] in your house.

And another thing: Prepare a place for me to stay, because I hope that through [an answer to] your prayers I will be returned to you. [Note: Paul was hoping to be released from imprisonment to visit Philemon at Colosse].

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirits, Amen. {Here ends the Epistle of Saint Paul the Apostle unto Philemon, Sent from Rome by Onesimus, a servant.}

Thematic Bible



and thank my God for the account I have of your faith in the Lord Jesus and the love you bear to all the saints;


the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. AMEN.


I would have kept him with me, to assist me in your stead during my confinement for the gospel. but I would not do any thing without your consent; that your benefaction might not appear any ways forc'd, but perfectly voluntary.