1:1  Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy [our] brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,    1:2  And to [our] beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:    1:3  Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.    1:4  I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,   1:5  Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;    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.   1:7  For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.   1:8  Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,    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.   1:10   I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:   1:11   Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:    1:12   Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:   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:    1:14   But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.    1:15   For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;    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?   1:17   If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.    1:18   If he hath wronged thee, or oweth [thee] ought, put that on mine account;   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.    1:20   Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.   1:21   Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.   1:22   But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.   1:23   There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;    1:24   Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.    1:25   The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with your spirit. Amen.   [back to KJV bible index]     Additional Navigation Links for Your Convenience: [Cosmic Conflict] [Universal System of forced Worship] [finding Peace within] [is the Virgin Mary dead or alive]  [Healthful Living]  [invitation to Bible Studies] [is there Death after Life] [illuminati-666] [donations] [Explanations & Commitment] [High Points of the New Age] [Love & Passion of Christ] [New Age Adventures] [Principles and Doctrines] [probably a New Age Bible] [New Age Bible Versions] [Health without Prescription Drugs] [Great Pyramid Upper Passage - Home] .