Philemon 1

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