Philemon 1-7

Christian Standard Bible

Greeting

¹ Paul,^(A) a prisoner^(B) of Christ Jesus,^(C) and Timothy^(D) our brother:

To Philemon our dear friend and coworker, ² to Apphia our sister,^[a] to Archippus^(E) our fellow soldier,^(F) and to the church that meets in your home.^(G)

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

Philemon’s Love and Faith

⁴ I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers, ⁵ because I hear of your love^(H) for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus. ⁶ I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective^(I) through knowing every good thing^(J) that is in us^[b] for the glory of Christ. ⁷ For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed^(K) through you, brother.