Verse 1
Philemon 1:1
Free Bible Version
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This letter is sent from Paul, prisoner of Yashua (Jesus) Christ, and from our brother Timothy, to Philemon, our good friend and co-worker;
Original Language Text
greek
Παῦλος δέσμιος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ καὶ Τιμόθεος ὁ ἀδελφὸς Φιλήμονι τῷ ἀγαπητῷ καὶ συνεργῷ ἡμῶν
English Translation
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, our brother, to Philemon, the beloved and our fellow worker.
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Chapter 1 Context
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This letter is sent from Paul, prisoner of Yashua (Jesus) Christ, and from our brother Timothy, to P...
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to our sister Apphia, to Archippus who fights alongside us, and to your house church.
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I always thank my God (Elohim) for you, remembering you in my prayers,
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Your love, my dear brother, has brought me much happiness and encouragement. You have really inspire...
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That's why even though I'm brave enough in Christ to order you to do your duty,
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I would rather ask you this favor out of love. Old Paul, now also a prisoner of Christ Yashua (Jesus...
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In the past he was of no use to you, but now he's useful to both you and me!
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But I decided not to do anything without your permission. I didn't want you to be forced to do good,...
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Maybe you lost him for a while so that you could have him back forever!
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He's not a servant anymore, because he's more than a servant. He's a specially-loved brother, partic...
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So if you consider me as a colleague working together with you for the Lord, welcome him as if you w...
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If he has done you any wrong, or owes you anything, charge it to my account.
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I Paul am signing this with my own hand: I will repay you. Of course I won't mention what you owe me...
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Yes, brother, I'm expecting this favor from you in the Lord; please make me happy in Christ.
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I'm writing about this to you because I'm convinced you'll do as I ask—in fact I know you'll do even...
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In the meantime please have a room ready for me, for I hope to be able to return to see you soon in...
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Epaphras who is here in prison with me sends his greetings,
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as do my co-workers Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke.
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