Philemon in the Bible

Meaning: who kisses

Exact Match

And tell Archippus [Note: He may have been the preacher at Colosse or Laodicia. See Philemon 1:1-2], "See to it that you fulfill your ministry [there], which you have received in [the service of] the Lord."

Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionMinistry, In The ChurchAdmonition, Of ChristiansTaking HeedMan's Work FinishedMinistry

to my sister Apphia, to my fellow soldier Archippus, and to the church which meets at Philemon's house. From Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and brother Timothy.

Verse ConceptsMilitarysisterhood

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].

Verse ConceptsIntercessory PrayerPray For UsStaying TemporarilyPrivate RoomsGuest Rooms

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



Because I hear of the love and the faith which you show, not only to the Lord Jesus, but also to all his People;


May the blessing of the Lord Jesus Christ rest on your souls.


For my own sake I should like to keep him with me, so that, while I am in prison for the Good News, he might attend to my wants on your behalf. But I do not wish to do anything without your consent, because I want your generosity to be voluntary and not, as it were, compulsory.