Philemon 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 1

1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy the brother, to Philemon the beloved and our fellow-worker,

2 and to Apphia the beloved, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the assembly in your house:

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

4 I thank my God always making mention of you in my prayers,

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Chapter Summary

4 He rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, 8 whom he desires to forgive Onesimus.

Key Greek Words

συνεργῷ companion in labour, -work G4904
χάρις acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
ἀγάπην (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love G26
πίστιν assurance, belief, believe G4102

People & Context

Salutation to Philemon's Household

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy write to Philemon the beloved fellow-worker, Apphia, Archippus the fellow-soldier, and the assembly meet…

Thanksgiving for Philemon's Love and Faith

Paul thanks God for Philemon, hearing of his love and faith toward the Lord Jesus and all the saints. He prays that the fellowship of Philemon's faith…

Joy Over Refreshed Saints

Paul has much joy and encouragement over Philemon's love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through him.

Timeline

Salutation to Philemon's Household

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy write to Philemon the beloved fellow-worker, Apphia, Archippus the fellow-soldier, and the assembly meeting in Philemon's house, extending grace and peace.

Philemon 1:1-3
Thanksgiving for Philemon's Love and Faith

Paul thanks God for Philemon, hearing of his love and faith toward the Lord Jesus and all the saints. He prays that the fellowship of Philemon's faith may be effective in full knowledge of every good thing in them for Christ.

Philemon 1:4-6
Joy Over Refreshed Saints

Paul has much joy and encouragement over Philemon's love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through him.

Philemon 1:7

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