Philemon 1-7

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Salutation

¹ Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother,^[a]

To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, ² to Apphia our sister,^[b] to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:

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

Philemon’s Love and Faith

⁴ When I remember you^[c] in my prayers, I always thank my God ⁵ because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. ⁶ I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we^[d] may do for Christ. ⁷ I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.