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.

no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a brother beloved; especially dear to me, but how much more to you, both as a man and a fellow Christian.

Because I am thoroughly persuaded of your obedience, I have written you, knowing full well that you will do by me what I am asking.

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greeting;

so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.