f | # The Epistle of Paul to Philemon | f | # The Epistle of Paul to Philemon |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our d | | 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our d |
| early beloved, and fellowlabourer, | | early beloved, and fellowlabourer, |
| 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church | | 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church |
| in thy house: | | in thy house: |
| 3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. | | 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, | | 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 towa | | 5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and towa |
| rd all saints; | | rd all saints; |
| 6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging | | 6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging |
| of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. | | 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 s | | 7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the s |
| aints are refreshed by thee, brother. | | aints are refreshed by thee, brother. |
| 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is | | 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is |
| convenient, | | convenient, |
| 9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, | | 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. | | and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. |
| 10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: | | 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 t | | 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and t |
| o me: | | o me: |
| 12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: | | 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 ministere | | 13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministere |
| d unto me in the bonds of the gospel: | | d 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 | | 14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it |
| were of necessity, but willingly. | | were of necessity, but willingly. |
| 15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive h | | 15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive h |
| im for ever; | | im for ever; |
| 16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me | | 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? | | , 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. | | 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; | | 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 s | | 19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not s |
| ay to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. | | ay 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 L | | 20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the L |
| ord. | | ord. |
| 21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt | | 21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt |
| also do more than I say. | | also do more than I say. |
| 22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I | | 22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I |
| shall be given unto you. | | shall be given unto you. |
| 23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; | | 23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; |
| 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. | | 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. |
t | 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. | t | 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. |
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