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Philemon 1

25 verses · King James Version

  1. 1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,Compare translations of Philemon 1:1
  2. 2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:Compare translations of Philemon 1:2
  3. 3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Compare translations of Philemon 1:3
  4. 4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,Compare translations of Philemon 1:4
  5. 5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;Compare translations of Philemon 1:5
  6. 6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.Compare translations of Philemon 1:6
  7. 7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.Compare translations of Philemon 1:7
  8. 8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,Compare translations of Philemon 1:8
  9. 9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.Compare translations of Philemon 1:9
  10. 10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:Compare translations of Philemon 1:10
  11. 11Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:Compare translations of Philemon 1:11
  12. 12Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:Compare translations of Philemon 1:12
  13. 13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:Compare translations of Philemon 1:13
  14. 14But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.Compare translations of Philemon 1:14
  15. 15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;Compare translations of Philemon 1:15
  16. 16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?Compare translations of Philemon 1:16
  17. 17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.Compare translations of Philemon 1:17
  18. 18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;Compare translations of Philemon 1:18
  19. 19I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.Compare translations of Philemon 1:19
  20. 20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.Compare translations of Philemon 1:20
  21. 21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.Compare translations of Philemon 1:21
  22. 22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.Compare translations of Philemon 1:22
  23. 23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;Compare translations of Philemon 1:23
  24. 24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.Compare translations of Philemon 1:24
  25. 25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.Compare translations of Philemon 1:25