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