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He rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, whom he asks to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him back.

Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, and brother Timothy.

To Philemon the beloved and our helper, and to the beloved Apphia, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the congregation of your house.

Grace be with you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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

To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker(D) also to Apphia our sister and Archippus(E) our fellow soldier(F)—and to the church that meets in your home:(G)

Grace and peace to you[a] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:3 The Greek is plural; also in verses 22 and 25; elsewhere in this letter “you” is singular.