Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
Philemon
The book of Philemon is a brief yet powerful New Testament letter from the Apostle Paul, written to Philemon regarding his slave Onesimus. It highlights themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and Christian love, showing how faith in Christ transforms relationships. Paul appeals for Onesimus not merely as a request, but as a call to see him as a brother in Christ, emphasizing the power of grace to restore and unite.
Philemon demonstrates the practical application of the gospel in daily life. It teaches believers to treat others with compassion, to extend forgiveness, and to act in ways that reflect God’s mercy. The letter shows that true Christian living involves humility, love, and reconciliation, even in complex social situations.
This book encourages reflection on personal relationships and challenges believers to embody the principles of Christ in every interaction. It is a timeless reminder that faith transforms hearts, fosters unity, and brings healing where conflict or division exists.
Explore the book of Philemon to understand forgiveness, experience the power of reconciliation, and see how Christlike love can transform relationships.
Philemon 1:10
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
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Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
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Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
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Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
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But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
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For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
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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?
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If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
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If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
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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.
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And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
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Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
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Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
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But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
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There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
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Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
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Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
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Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
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That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
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For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
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Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
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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.