Philemon in the Bible

Meaning: who kisses

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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.

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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].

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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.}

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hearing of your love and faith which you have for the Lord Jesus and for all the saints,


The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.


whom I should like to retain for myself, that he might serve me for you in the bonds of the gospel, but without your consent I will do nothing, that your service may not be compulsory but voluntary;