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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philemon/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philemon/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philemon/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philemon/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philemon/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philemon/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philemon/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philemon/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] Christ Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philemon/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings, and so do<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philemon/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, and so do<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philemon/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philemon/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Epaphras is also here in jail for being a follower of Christ Jesus. He sends his greetings, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philemon/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philemon/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Epaphras, who is a prisoner because of Christ Jesus like I am,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philemon/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Epaphras, who is in prison with me for the sake of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philemon/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in the Messiah Jesus, sends you greetings, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philemon/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philemon/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philemon/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philemon/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Greetings to you, my brother, from Epaphras my fellow prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philemon/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philemon/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Epaphras greets you (my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philemon/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Salute thee doth Epaphras, (my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philemon/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Epaphras greets thee, my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philemon/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philemon/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Greet Epaphras, my fellow captive in Christ Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philemon/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philemon/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philemon/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ep’a-phras, my fellow prisoner in Jesus Christ, salutes you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philemon/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Epaphra, a fellow captive in Yeshua The Messiah, invokes your peace,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philemon/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, salutes you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philemon/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow-soldier in Christ Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philemon/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philemon/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Epaphras my fellow-prisoner in the cause of Christ Jesus; Marcus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Greetings to you, my brother, from Epaphras my fellow prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philemon/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Epaphras, my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus, salutes you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philemon/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Epaphras my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, <i>and</i> Marcus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philemon/1-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BS2bNjCPoic?start=181" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Additional Greetings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22</span>In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1889.htm" title="1889: Epaphras (N-NMS) -- Contracted from Epaphroditos; Epaphras, a Christian.">Epaphras,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4869.htm" title="4869: synaichmalōtos (N-NMS) -- A fellow captive or prisoner. From sun and aichmalotos; a co-captive.">fellow prisoner</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: Aspazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">sends you greetings,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> </span> <span class="reftext">24</span>as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a></span><br />My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Colossians 4:12</a></span><br />Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Colossians 1:7</a></span><br />You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a></span><br />Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a></span><br />Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-12.htm">2 Timothy 4:12</a></span><br />Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a></span><br />But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a></span><br />I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23</a></span><br />As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a></span><br />The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Romans 16:23</a></span><br />Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16-18</a></span><br />May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. / Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me. / May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23</a></span><br />Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12</a></span><br />And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a></span><br />Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There salute you Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus;</p><p class="hdg">Epaphras.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Colossians 1:7</a></b></br> As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Colossians 4:12</a></b></br> Epaphras, who is <i>one</i> of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.</p><p class="hdg">my fellow-prisoner.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Romans 16:7</a></b></br> Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a></b></br> Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Brother-Prisoner</a> <a href="/philemon/1-20.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Epaphras</a> <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Ep'aphras</a> <a href="/philemon/1-16.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Fellow-Captive</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Fellowprisoner</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Fellow-Prisoner</a> <a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-21.htm">Greets</a> <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/philemon/1-20.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-21.htm">Salutes</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-21.htm">Saluteth</a> <a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Sends</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Brother-Prisoner</a> <a href="/philemon/1-25.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Epaphras</a> <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Ep'aphras</a> <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Fellow-Captive</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Fellowprisoner</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Fellow-Prisoner</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-24.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Greets</a> <a href="/philemon/1-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-24.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Salutes</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Saluteth</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Sends</a><div class="vheading2">Philemon 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He is described as a faithful minister of Christ and a native of Colossae (<a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Colossians 1:7</a>). Epaphras played a significant role in the establishment of the church in Colossae and is also mentioned in the letter to the Colossians as someone who is fervent in prayer for the believers (<a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Colossians 4:12</a>). His dedication to the gospel and his pastoral care for the Colossian church highlight his importance in the early Christian community.<p><b>my fellow prisoner</b><br>The term "fellow prisoner" indicates that Epaphras was imprisoned alongside Paul, likely for his faith and ministry. This reflects the harsh realities faced by early Christians who were often persecuted for their beliefs. The shared imprisonment underscores the deep bond and solidarity among early Christian leaders. It also highlights the cost of discipleship and the willingness of these leaders to suffer for the sake of the gospel, as seen in other instances where Paul refers to his own imprisonments (<a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Philippians 1:13-14</a>).<p><b>in Christ Jesus</b><br>The phrase "in Christ Jesus" is a common Pauline expression that signifies a believer's union with Christ. It emphasizes the spiritual position and identity of Christians, who are seen as being in a relationship with Jesus. This union is foundational to the Christian faith, as it implies participation in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. It also serves as a reminder of the source of strength and hope for believers, even in the face of persecution and imprisonment.<p><b>sends you greetings</b><br>The act of sending greetings was a customary practice in ancient letters, serving to maintain personal connections and express goodwill. In the context of this letter, it reflects the communal nature of the early church, where relationships were highly valued. The greeting from Epaphras to Philemon and the church in his house (<a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a>) reinforces the interconnectedness of the Christian community, despite physical separation. It also serves as a reminder of the support and encouragement that believers offer one another, a theme echoed throughout Paul's epistles (<a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/epaphras.htm">Epaphras</a></b><br>A fellow worker and prisoner with Paul, Epaphras is mentioned as someone who is deeply committed to the ministry and the spread of the Gospel. He is known for his fervent prayers and dedication to the church in Colossae.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who authored the letter to Philemon. At the time of writing, Paul is imprisoned, likely in Rome, and is advocating for Onesimus, a runaway slave.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philemon.htm">Philemon</a></b><br>The recipient of the letter, a Christian leader in Colossae, who is being asked by Paul to forgive and accept Onesimus as a brother in Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/onesimus.htm">Onesimus</a></b><br>A slave who had run away from Philemon and met Paul, through whom he became a Christian. Paul is sending him back to Philemon with this letter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a></b><br>The probable location of Paul's imprisonment when he wrote this letter. It serves as a backdrop for the context of the letter, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for ministry even in confinement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_fellowship_in_christ.htm">The Power of Fellowship in Christ</a></b><br>Epaphras is described as a "fellow prisoner," highlighting the deep bond and shared mission among believers. This fellowship transcends physical circumstances and is rooted in their shared identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercessory_prayer.htm">The Role of Intercessory Prayer</a></b><br>Epaphras is known for his fervent prayers, reminding us of the importance of interceding for others. Prayer is a powerful tool for supporting and uplifting the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/ministry_in_adversity.htm">Ministry in Adversity</a></b><br>Paul's imprisonment did not stop his ministry; rather, it provided new opportunities to spread the Gospel. This teaches us that our circumstances do not limit God's work through us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reconciliation.htm">The Importance of Reconciliation</a></b><br>The letter to Philemon is centered on reconciliation, urging Philemon to forgive Onesimus. This reflects the heart of the Gospel, which is about restoring relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philemon_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philemon 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hold_to_jesus'_testimony'_mean.htm">Who is the author of Philemon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_moral_truth.htm">Who was Epaphras in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_compares_to_me.htm">Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_aristarchus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philemon/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 23, 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Salute</span>. The salutations correspond generally to those with which the Epistle to the Colossians closes, but they are fuller, as is natural, in the longer Epistle. The order is in - <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word">Colossians</span>:</span> <p>Tychicus <p>Onesimus <p>Aristarchus . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philemon/1-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Epaphras,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐπαφρᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(Epaphras)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1889.htm">Strong's 1889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contracted from Epaphroditos; Epaphras, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fellow prisoner</span><br /><span class="grk">συναιχμάλωτός</span> <span class="translit">(synaichmalōtos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4869.htm">Strong's 4869: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fellow captive or prisoner. From sun and aichmalotos; a co-captive.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Christō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sends you greetings,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀσπάζεταί</span> <span class="translit">(Aspazetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">NT Letters: Philemon 1:23 Epaphras my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus (Phm Phl) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/philemon/1-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Philemon 1:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/philemon/1-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Philemon 1:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>