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Philemon
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Philemon
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised 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 towards 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.
Paul’s Plea for Onesimus
8 For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, 9 yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus.[e] 10 I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful[f] both to you and to me. 12 I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. 13 I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; 14 but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced. 15 Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for ever, 16 no longer as a slave but as more than a slave, a beloved brother—especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. 18 If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. 19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. 20 Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. 21 Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
22 One thing more—prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping through your prayers to be restored to you.
Final Greetings and Benediction
23 Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you,[g] 24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow-workers.
25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.[h]
Footnotes
- Philemon 1:1 Gk the brother
- Philemon 1:2 Gk the sister
- Philemon 1:4 In verses 4 to 21, you is singular
- Philemon 1:6 Other ancient authorities read you (plural)
- Philemon 1:9 Or as an ambassador of Christ Jesus, and now also his prisoner
- Philemon 1:11 The name Onesimus means useful or (compare verse 20) beneficial
- Philemon 1:23 Here you is singular
- Philemon 1:25 Other ancient authorities add Amen
腓利門書
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Traditional)
腓利門書
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Traditional)
1 我是為了傳揚基督耶穌而被囚禁的保羅，與提摩太弟兄寫信給我們親愛的同工腓利門弟兄、 2 亞腓亞姊妹和我們的戰友亞基布，以及在腓利門家裡聚會的弟兄姊妹。
3 願我們的父上帝和主耶穌基督賜給你們恩典和平安。
稱讚腓利門
4 腓利門弟兄，我常常在禱告中為你感謝上帝， 5 因為我聽說了你對主耶穌的信心和對眾聖徒的愛心。 6 我求上帝使你能有效地與人分享信仰，明白我們所做的一切美事都是為了基督。 7 弟兄啊，你的愛心給我帶來極大的喜樂和安慰，因為你使眾聖徒感到欣慰。
憑愛心求情
8 因此，我儘管可以奉基督的名吩咐你去做當做的事， 9 然而我這上了年紀又為基督耶穌的緣故被囚禁的保羅寧願憑愛心求你， 10 就是替阿尼西謀[a]求你。他是我在獄中帶領歸主的屬靈兒子， 11 他過去對你沒有什麼益處，但現在對你對我都有益處。
12 我現在派我深愛的阿尼西謀回你那裡。 13 我本想把他留在身邊，讓他在我為傳福音而坐牢期間代替你服侍我。 14 不過，未經你同意，我不願意這樣做，因為我盼望你的善行是出於甘心，而非勉強。 15 或許他暫時離開你是為了讓你以後永遠得到他。 16 你得到的不再是一個奴隸，而是一位遠超過奴隸的親愛弟兄。對我而言，的確如此，更何況對你呢！就肉身說你們是主僕，但在主裡你們是弟兄。
17 如果你當我是同伴，就請你像接納我一樣接納他。 18 如果他得罪你，或虧欠你什麼，都記在我的賬上吧。 19 我保羅在此親筆保證，我必償還。其實我不說你也知道，連你自己也欠我。
20 弟兄啊，看在主的份上，請你答應我的請求，在基督裡讓我的心得到安慰吧！ 21 我寫信給你，深信你一定會照辦，甚至超過我的要求。 22 同時，也請你為我預備住處，因為我盼望藉著你們的禱告，我可以蒙恩到你們那裡。
問候
23 為了基督耶穌的緣故和我一同坐牢的以巴弗問候你。 24 此外，我的同工馬可、亞里達古、底馬和路加都問候你。
25 願我們主耶穌基督的恩典與你們同在。阿們！
Footnotes
- 1·10 「阿尼西謀」這個名字意思是有用、有益處。
Filemón
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Filemón
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Saludo
1 Pablo(A), prisionero(B) de Cristo Jesús(C), y el hermano Timoteo(D):
A Filemón nuestro amado hermano y colaborador(E), 2 y a la hermana Apia(F), y a Arquipo(G), nuestro compañero de lucha(H), y a la iglesia que está en tu casa(I): 3 Gracia a ustedes y paz de parte de Dios nuestro Padre y del Señor Jesucristo(J).
El amor y la fe de Filemón
4 Doy gracias a mi Dios siempre, haciendo mención de ti en mis oraciones(K), 5 porque(L) oigo de tu amor y de la fe que tienes hacia el Señor Jesús y hacia todos los santos. 6 Ruego que la comunión de tu fe llegue a ser eficaz por el conocimiento(M) de todo lo bueno que hay en ustedes[a] mediante Cristo[b]. 7 Pues he llegado a tener mucho gozo(N) y consuelo en tu amor, porque los corazones[c] de los santos han sido confortados[d](O) por ti, hermano.
Pablo intercede por Onésimo
8 Por lo cual, aunque tengo mucha libertad en Cristo para mandarte(P) hacer lo que conviene(Q), 9 no obstante, por causa del amor que te tengo, te hago un ruego(R), siendo como soy, Pablo, anciano[e](S), y ahora también prisionero(T) de Cristo Jesús(U): 10 te ruego(V) por mi hijo(W) Onésimo[f](X), a quien he engendrado en mis prisiones[g]; 11 quien en otro tiempo te era inútil, pero ahora nos es útil a ti y a mí. 12 Y te lo he vuelto a enviar en persona, es decir, como si fuera mi propio corazón[h].
13 Hubiera querido retenerlo conmigo, para que me sirviera en lugar tuyo en mis prisiones[i](Y) por el evangelio. 14 Pero no quise hacer nada sin tu consentimiento, para que tu bondad no fuera como por obligación, sino por tu propia voluntad(Z). 15 Porque quizá por esto se apartó[j](AA) de ti por algún tiempo, para que lo volvieras a recibir para siempre, 16 ya no como esclavo(AB), sino como más que un esclavo, como un hermano amado(AC), especialmente para mí, pero cuánto más para ti, tanto en la carne como en el Señor(AD).
17 Si me tienes, pues, por compañero(AE), acéptalo como me aceptarías a mí. 18 Y si te ha perjudicado en alguna forma, o te debe algo, cárgalo a mi cuenta.
19 Yo, Pablo, escribo esto con mi propia mano(AF). Yo lo pagaré (por no decirte que aun tú mismo te me debes a mí(AG)). 20 Sí, hermano, permíteme disfrutar este beneficio de ti en el Señor. Recrea[k](AH) mi corazón[l] en Cristo.
21 Te escribo confiado en tu obediencia(AI), sabiendo que harás aún más de lo que digo. 22 Y al mismo tiempo, prepárame también alojamiento(AJ), pues espero(AK) que por las oraciones de ustedes(AL) les seré concedido(AM).
Saludos y bendición
23 Te saluda Epafras(AN), mi compañero de prisión en Cristo Jesús(AO); 24 también Marcos(AP), Aristarco(AQ), Demas(AR) y Lucas(AS), mis colaboradores.
25 La gracia del Señor Jesucristo(AT) sea con el espíritu de ustedes[m](AU).
Footnotes
- 1:6 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: nosotros.
- 1:6 I.e. el Mesías.
- 1:7 Lit. las entrañas.
- 1:7 O recreados.
- 1:9 O posiblemente, embajador.
- 1:10 I.e. útil.
- 1:10 Lit. cadenas.
- 1:12 Lit. mis propias entrañas.
- 1:13 Lit. cadenas.
- 1:15 Lit. fue apartado.
- 1:20 O Conforta.
- 1:20 Lit. mis entrañas.
- 1:25 Algunos mss. agregan: Amén.
Philemon
King James Version
Philemon
King James Version
1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
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.
10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
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?
17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
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.
20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Philemon
New International Version
Philemon
New International Version
1 Paul, a prisoner(A) of Christ Jesus, and Timothy(B) our brother,(C)
To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker(D)— 2 also to Apphia our sister and Archippus(E) our fellow soldier(F)—and to the church that meets in your home:(G)
3 Grace and peace to you[a] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.(H)
Thanksgiving and Prayer
4 I always thank my God(I) as I remember you in my prayers,(J) 5 because I hear about your love for all his holy people(K) and your faith in the Lord Jesus.(L) 6 I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. 7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,(M) because you, brother, have refreshed(N) the hearts of the Lord’s people.
Paul’s Plea for Onesimus
8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I prefer to appeal to you(O) on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner(P) of Christ Jesus— 10 that I appeal to you for my son(Q) Onesimus,[b](R) who became my son while I was in chains.(S) 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.
12 I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you. 13 I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains(T) for the gospel. 14 But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced(U) but would be voluntary. 15 Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever— 16 no longer as a slave,(V) but better than a slave, as a dear brother.(W) He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord.
17 So if you consider me a partner,(X) welcome him as you would welcome me. 18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.(Y) 19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand.(Z) I will pay it back—not to mention that you owe me your very self. 20 I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh(AA) my heart in Christ. 21 Confident(AB) of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
22 And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be(AC) restored to you in answer to your prayers.(AD)
23 Epaphras,(AE) my fellow prisoner(AF) in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. 24 And so do Mark,(AG) Aristarchus,(AH) Demas(AI) and Luke, my fellow workers.(AJ)
25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.(AK)
Footnotes
- Philemon 1:3 The Greek is plural; also in verses 22 and 25; elsewhere in this letter “you” is singular.
- Philemon 1:10 Onesimus means useful.
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