1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy {our} brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow-laborer, 
1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy {our} brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, 

1:2 And to {our} beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house: 
1:2 And to {our} beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 

1:3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 
1:3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 

1:4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 
1:4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 

1:5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and towards all saints; 
1:5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 

1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. 
1:6 That the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. 

1:7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. 
1:7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. 

1:8 Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient. 
1:8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command thee what is befitting, 

1:9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech {thee}, being such one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 
1:9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech {thee}, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 

1:10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 
1:10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 

1:11 Who in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: 
1:11 Who in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: 

1:12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, my own bowels: 
1:12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, my own heart: 

1:13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel: 
1:13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel: 

1:14 But without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. 
1:14 But without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. 

1:15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldst receive him for ever; 
1:15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; 

1:16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more to thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? 
1:16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, especially to me, but how much more to thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? 

1:17 If thou accountest me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. 
1:17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. 

1:18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth {thee} aught, put that on my account; 
1:18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth {thee} any thing, put that on my account; 

1:19 I Paul have written {it} with my own hand, I will repay {it}: although I do not say to thee that thou owest to me even thy own self besides. 
1:19 I Paul have written {it} with my own hand, I will repay {it}: although I do not say to thee that thou owest to me even thy own self besides. 

1:20 Yes, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. 
1:20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in the Lord. 

1:21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. 
1:21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. 

1:22 But at the same time prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you. 
1:22 But at the same time prepare for me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you. 

1:23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus; 
1:23 There greet thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; 

1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-laborers. 
1:24 Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellowlabourers. 

1:25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {be} with your spirit. Amen. 
1:25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {be} with your spirit. Amen. {{Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant.}}