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Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,

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I am writing to Philemon, our beloved co-worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philemon/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, To Philemon, our beloved and fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philemon/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philemon/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, To Philemon our beloved <i>friend</i> and fellow laborer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philemon/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved <i>brother</i> and fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved <i>brother</i> and fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philemon/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved <i>brother</i> and fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philemon/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner [for the sake] of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), and our brother Timothy, To Philemon our dearly beloved friend and fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philemon/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother: To Philemon our dear friend and coworker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philemon/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother: To Philemon our dear friend and coworker, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philemon/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philemon/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From Paul, who is in jail for serving Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is like a brother because of our faith. Philemon, you work with us and are very dear to us. This letter is to you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philemon/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philemon/1.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />From Paul, who is a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and our brother Timothy. To our dear coworker Philemon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philemon/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />From Paul, a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy--To our friend and fellow worker Philemon, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philemon/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From: Paul, a prisoner of the Messiah Jesus, and Timothy our brother. To: Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philemon/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philemon/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philemon/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philemon/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow-laborer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother: To Philemon our dearly-loved fellow labourer--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philemon/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow worker, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philemon/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timotheus the brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, To Philemon, our beloved and fellow worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philemon/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timotheus the brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philemon/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />PAUL, imprisoned of Jesus Christ, Timothy the brother, to Philemon, dearly beloved, and cooperating,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philemon/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, a brother: to Philemon, our beloved and fellow labourer; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philemon/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, a brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow laborer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philemon/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our beloved and our co-worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philemon/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philemon/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and brother Ti-mo&#8217;the-us, unto Phi-le&#8217;mon our dearly beloved and our fellow-worker,<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 />Paul a prisoner of Yeshua The Messiah, and brother Timotheus, to beloved Philemon and our companion laborer,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philemon/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy my brother, to Philemon my beloved, and our fellow-laborer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philemon/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, and brother Timothy, to Philemon the beloved also our fellow-laborer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philemon/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />PAUL, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy a brother, to Philemon the beloved, and our fellow-labourer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philemon/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Paul a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow-labourer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother: To Philemon our dearly-loved fellow labourer--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philemon/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, our brother, to Philemon, our beloved and fellow-worker,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philemon/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><bld>Paul</bld> a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy a brother, to Philemon our beloved <i>brother</i> and fellow-laborer, and to the beloved Apphia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philemon/1-1.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=0" 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">Greetings from Paul and Timothy</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul,</a> <a href="/greek/1198.htm" title="1198: desmios (N-NMS) -- One bound, a prisoner. From desmon; a captive.">a prisoner</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: I&#275;sou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheos (N-NMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">Timothy</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.">our</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphos (N-NMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother,</a> <a href="/greek/5371.htm" title="5371: Phil&#275;moni (N-DMS) -- Philemon, a Christian man of Colossae. From phileo; friendly; Philemon, a Christian.">To Philemon</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: h&#275;m&#333;n (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: t&#333; (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agap&#275;t&#333; (Adj-DMS) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4904.htm" title="4904: synerg&#333; (Adj-DMS) -- A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor.">fellow worker,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">2</span>to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <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/4-7.htm">Colossians 4:7-9</a></span><br />Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. / I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. / With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10-14</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. / Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. / 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/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17</a></span><br />Tell Archippus: &#8220;See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Ephesians 6:21-22</a></span><br />Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing. / I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a></span><br />Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">1 Timothy 1:1-2</a></span><br />Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, / To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Titus 1:1-4</a></span><br />Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God&#8217;s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, / in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. / In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Romans 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God&#8212;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">1 Corinthians 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1-2</a></span><br />Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, / To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1-3</a></span><br />Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. / The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. / Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Acts 18:1-3</a></span><br />After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. / There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.<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="/galatians/1-1.htm">Galatians 1:1-2</a></span><br />Paul, an apostle&#8212;sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead&#8212; / and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow laborer,</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Philemon 1:9</a></b></br> Yet for love's sake I rather beseech <i>thee</i>, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.</p><p class="hdg">See on</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1</a></b></br> For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a></b></br> I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20</a></b></br> For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.</p><p class="hdg">Timothy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a></b></br> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">Colossians 1:1</a></b></br> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus <i>our</i> brother,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:1</a></b></br> Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:</p><p class="hdg">Philemon.</p><p class="hdg">and fellow labourer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a></b></br> Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a></b></br> For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, <i>ye are</i> God's building.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a></b></br> Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/titus/3-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Dearly-Loved</a> <a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Fellow-Laborer</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Fellowlabourer</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Fellow-Worker</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Fellow-Workman</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/titus/3-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-6.htm">Worker</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/philemon/1-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philemon/1-16.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-9.htm">Dearly-Loved</a> <a href="/philemon/1-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Fellow-Laborer</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Fellowlabourer</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Fellow-Worker</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Fellow-Workman</a> <a href="/philemon/1-17.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/philemon/1-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/revelation/18-22.htm">Worker</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br 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"prisoner of Christ Jesus," which indicates his physical imprisonment, likely in Rome, as he writes this letter. This phrase highlights Paul's commitment to the Gospel, as he views his imprisonment not as a result of human authorities but as part of his service to Christ. This reflects the theme of suffering for the faith, as seen in other epistles like <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Philippians 1:13-14</a>, where Paul speaks of his chains advancing the Gospel. The term "prisoner" also symbolizes spiritual submission to Christ, emphasizing Paul's role as a servant leader.<p><b>and Timothy our brother</b><br>Timothy is mentioned as "our brother," indicating his close relationship with Paul and his role in the early church. Timothy was a trusted companion and co-worker of Paul, as seen in <a href="/acts/16.htm">Acts 16:1-3</a>, where Paul chooses him to join his missionary journeys. This inclusion signifies the unity and fellowship among early Christians, as well as Timothy's growing influence in the church. The term "brother" underscores the familial bonds within the Christian community, a recurring theme in Paul's letters.<p><b>To Philemon our beloved fellow worker</b><br>Philemon is addressed as "our beloved fellow worker," suggesting a deep personal affection and respect. Philemon was likely a leader in the Colossian church, hosting a house church as indicated in <a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a>. The term "fellow worker" implies active participation in the ministry, aligning with Paul's frequent use of the term to describe those who labor alongside him in spreading the Gospel, such as in <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3</a>. This greeting sets the tone for the letter, which is both personal and pastoral, aiming to address a specific situation involving Onesimus, a runaway slave.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who authored the letter. At the time of writing, he was imprisoned, likely in Rome, for his faith and missionary work. His self-identification as a "prisoner of Christ Jesus" highlights his commitment to the Gospel despite his circumstances.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>A close companion and co-worker of Paul, often mentioned in Paul's letters. Timothy is referred to as "our brother," indicating his spiritual kinship and shared mission in the early church.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philemon.htm">Philemon</a></b><br>The recipient of the letter, described as a "beloved fellow worker." He was likely a leader in the Colossian church and a person of some means, as he hosted a church in his home.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a></b><br>Central to the letter, as Paul identifies himself as a prisoner for Christ, emphasizing the lordship and authority of Jesus in his life and ministry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context involves the early Christian community, particularly the church that met in Philemon's house.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_christ.htm">Commitment to Christ</a></b><br>Paul's identification as a "prisoner of Christ Jesus" serves as a powerful reminder of the cost of discipleship and the call to remain faithful regardless of circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_kinship.htm">Spiritual Kinship</a></b><br>The mention of Timothy as "our brother" underscores the importance of spiritual family and community in the Christian life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_influence.htm">Leadership and Influence</a></b><br>Philemon's role as a "beloved fellow worker" highlights the impact of lay leaders in the church and the importance of hospitality and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_encouragement.htm">The Power of Encouragement</a></b><br>Paul's greeting sets a tone of encouragement and affirmation, which is crucial in building up fellow believers.<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/evidence_for_paul's_imprisonment_claims.htm">Philemon 1:1, 9, 10 &#8211; Is there external historical or archeological evidence confirming Paul&#8217;s imprisonment and authorship claims? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_philemon_show_forgiveness.htm">How does Philemon demonstrate forgiveness and reconciliation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_philemon's_style_unlike_paul's.htm">Philemon 1 &#8211; Does the style, language, and brevity of this letter raise doubts about its authenticity compared to Paul&#8217;s other writings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_philemon.htm">Who is the author of Philemon?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philemon/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">A prisoner of Jesus Christ.</span>--It is interesting to note the substitution of the name "prisoner," appealing to sympathy, for the usual title of "Apostle," embodying a claim to authority. In the other Epistles of this period (see <a href="/context/ephesians/3-1.htm" title="For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,">Ephesians 3:1-13</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm" title="I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation with which you are called,">Ephesians 4:1</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm" title="For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.">Ephesians 6:20</a>; <a href="/context/philippians/1-12.htm" title="But I would you should understand, brothers, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel;">Philippians 1:12-20</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm" title=" The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.">Colossians 4:18</a>) the Apostle's captivity is dwelt upon mainly as a ground of glory and thankfulness, only secondarily as a cause for sympathy. Here, on the contrary, in this personal Epistle, and in accordance with St. Paul's courteous determination "not to command, but for love's sake to entreat," the latter aspect assumes an almost exclusive prominence.<p><span class= "bld">Timothy.</span>--Comp. <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm" title="Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:">Philippians 1:1</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm" title=" Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,">Colossians 1:1</a>. Here, as in the other Epistles, the salutation includes Timothy, as desiring to imply in him, St. Paul's "own son in the faith," a closeness of connection and sympathy with the Apostle not found in others. But in all cases, and especially in this, the Letter is emphatically the Letter of St. Paul alone. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philemon/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A prisoner of Christ Jesus.</span> He writes a private letter, as friend to friend, and therefore does not describe himself by his official title of apostle. Having to plead the cause of a <span class="accented">slave</span>, he begins by putting himself into a similar position as the "bondman of Jesus Christ" -"to obtain thereby the more ready compliance" (Chrysostom). By such a reverend bondage he beseeches Philemon, "and the bondage of Paul was liberty to Onesimus" (Scipio Gentilis). <span class="cmt_word">Timothy</span>, etc. He was, then, with St. Paul at the time of writing; therefore at Rome; and this fixes the date of composition at all events before that of the Second Epistle to Timothy, when the apostle was again at Rome (<a href="/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6, 16</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Fellow-worker</span> with St. Paul in promoting the spread of the gospel, either by his wealth and influence, less probably by preaching. The time <span class="accented">when</span> would be that of St. Paul's long stay at Ephesus and its neighborhood (<a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8-22</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philemon/1-1.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">Paul,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#928;&#945;&#8166;&#955;&#959;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(Paulos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a prisoner</span><br /><span class="grk">&#948;&#941;&#963;&#956;&#953;&#959;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(desmios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1198.htm">Strong's 1198: </a> </span><span class="str2">One bound, a prisoner. From desmon; a captive.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Christ</span><br /><span class="grk">&#935;&#961;&#953;&#963;&#964;&#959;&#8166;</span> <span class="translit">(Christou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive 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">&#7992;&#951;&#963;&#959;&#8166;</span> <span class="translit">(I&#275;sou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive 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">and</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#8054;</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Timothy</span><br /><span class="grk">&#932;&#953;&#956;&#972;&#952;&#949;&#959;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(Timotheos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> </span><span class="str2">Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[our]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#8001;</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brother,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7936;&#948;&#949;&#955;&#966;&#8056;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(adelphos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">To Philemon</span><br /><span class="grk">&#934;&#953;&#955;&#942;&#956;&#959;&#957;&#953;</span> <span class="translit">(Phil&#275;moni)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5371.htm">Strong's 5371: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philemon, a Christian man of Colossae. From phileo; friendly; Philemon, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7969;&#956;&#8182;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(h&#275;m&#333;n)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<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">beloved</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7936;&#947;&#945;&#960;&#951;&#964;&#8183;</span> <span class="translit">(agap&#275;t&#333;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> </span><span class="str2">From agapao; beloved.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fellow worker,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#963;&#965;&#957;&#949;&#961;&#947;&#8183;</span> <span class="translit">(synerg&#333;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4904.htm">Strong's 4904: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fellow worker, associate, helper. 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