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Philemon 1:1 (show verse)
PAUL, imprisoned of Jesus Christ, 'Timothy the brother, to Philemon, dearly beloved, and cooperating,
Philemon 1:2 (show verse)
And to the dearly beloved Apphia, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and the church in thy house:
Philemon 1:3 (show verse)
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Philemon 1:4 (show verse)
I thank my God, always making remembrance of thee in my prayers,
Philemon 1:5 (show verse)
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou bast to the Lord Jesus, and to all the holy;
Philemon 1:6 (show verse)
So that the mutual participation of thy faith might be effective in acknowledgment of every good in you to Christ Jesus.
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Philemon 1:7 (show verse)
For we have much grace and consolation upon thy love, for the bowels of the holy are refreshed by thee, brother.
Philemon 1:8 (show verse)
Wherefore, having much freedom of speech in Christ to enjoin thee what concerns thee,
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Philemon 1:9 (show verse)
By love I beseech rather, being such as Paul an aged man, and now also the imprisoned of Jesus Christ.
Philemon 1:10 (show verse)
I beseech thee for my child whom I begat in my bonds, Onesimus.
intercession » Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
intercession » Instances of » Paul for onesimus
Onesimus » Fugitive » Slave » Convert » Paul
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
intercession » Instances of » Paul for onesimus
Onesimus » Fugitive » Slave » Convert » Paul
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
Philemon 1:11 (show verse)
Once unprofitable to thee, but now more profitable to thee and to me:
Philemon 1:12 (show verse)
Whom I sent back: and thou him, that is, my bowels, receive again:
Philemon 1:13 (show verse)
Whom I was wishing to retain to myself, that for thee he might serve me in the bonds of the good news:
Philemon 1:14 (show verse)
But without thy judgment I would do nothing; that good might not be as according to necessity, but according to free will.
Philemon 1:15 (show verse)
For perhaps therefore he was separated for a time, that thou mightest receive him forever;
Philemon 1:16 (show verse)
No more as a servant, but above a servant, a dearly beloved brother, especially to me, and how much rather to thee, also in the flesh, and in the Lord?
Philemon 1:17 (show verse)
If therefore thou hold me a participator, receive him in addition as me.
Philemon 1:18 (show verse)
And if he injured thee any, or is indebted, charge this to me.
Philemon 1:19 (show verse)
I Paul wrote with my hand, I will pay back: that I say not to thee, for thou owest thyself to me also in addition.
Philemon 1:20 (show verse)
Yea, brother, may I be profited by thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
Philemon 1:21 (show verse)
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt do above what I say to thee.
Philemon 1:22 (show verse)
And at the same time also prepare for me a reception as a guest: for I hope that by your prayers I shall be given as a favor to you.
Philemon 1:23 (show verse)
Epaphras greets thee, my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus;
Philemon 1:24 (show verse)
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my co-workers.
Philemon 1:25 (show verse)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ with your spirit. Amen.