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Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philemon/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ <i>be</i> with your spirit. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philemon/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philemon/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philemon/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philemon/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philemon/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philemon/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philemon/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philemon/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philemon/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The good will of our Lord Jesus Christ be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philemon/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philemon/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be with your spirit! Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philemon/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philemon/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philemon/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philemon/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with the spirit of every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philemon/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philemon/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [is] with your spirit! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ <i>be</i> with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philemon/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with your spirit! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philemon/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ with your spirit. Amen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philemon/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philemon/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philemon/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philemon/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philemon/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The grace of our LORD Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.<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 />The grace of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah be with your spirit. Amen.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philemon/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirits. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philemon/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philemon/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Amen.<CM><i>Written to Philemon from Rome, by Onesimus one of his household.</i><CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philemon/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. AMEN.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with the spirit of every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philemon/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ <i>be</i> with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philemon/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ <i>be</i> with your spirit. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philemon/1-25.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=193" 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">24</span>as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charis (N-NFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</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.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">be with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirit.</a> </span><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="/2_corinthians/13-14.htm">2 Corinthians 13:14</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-23.htm">Philippians 4:23</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-18.htm">Galatians 6:18</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20</a></span><br />The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-28.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:28</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-18.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:18</a></span><br />The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-23.htm">1 Corinthians 16:23</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Ephesians 6:24</a></span><br />Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Colossians 4:18</a></span><br />This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-14.htm">1 Timothy 1:14</a></span><br />And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-22.htm">2 Timothy 4:22</a></span><br />The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Titus 3:15</a></span><br />All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-25.htm">Hebrews 13:25</a></span><br />Grace be with all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-21.htm">Revelation 22:21</a></span><br />The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a></span><br />‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.</p><p class="hdg">grace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20,24</a></b></br> And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ <i>be</i> with you. Amen… </p><p class="hdg">your spirit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/4-22.htm">2 Timothy 4:22</a></b></br> The Lord Jesus Christ <i>be</i> with thy spirit. Grace <i>be</i> with you. Amen. </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Philemon 1:1</a></b></br> Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-9.htm">Colossians 4:9,17</a></b></br> With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is <i>one</i> of you. They shall make known unto you all things which <i>are done</i> here… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philemon/1-3.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Spirit</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philemon/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philemon/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philemon/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the unmerited favor and kindness that comes from Jesus Christ. In the context of the letter to Philemon, Paul is highlighting the transformative power of grace, which is central to Christian theology. Grace is a recurring theme in Paul's writings, such as in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, where it is described as the means of salvation. The mention of "the Lord Jesus Christ" underscores the authority and divinity of Jesus, affirming His role as the source of grace. This grace is not just a theological concept but a lived reality that empowers believers to forgive and reconcile, as Paul is urging Philemon to do with Onesimus.<p><b>be with your spirit.</b><br>The phrase "be with your spirit" is a personal and intimate blessing, indicating that grace is not just an external gift but something that affects the innermost being of a person. In the cultural context of the time, the "spirit" was often understood as the seat of emotions and moral character. This blessing is a prayer for Philemon's inner strength and spiritual well-being, which would enable him to act in accordance with the grace he has received. This mirrors Paul's other benedictions, such as in <a href="/galatians/6-18.htm">Galatians 6:18</a>, where he similarly prays for grace to be with the spirit of the recipients. The focus on the spirit also connects to the broader biblical theme of the Holy Spirit's work in the believer's life, as seen in <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16</a>, where the Spirit testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philemon.htm">Philemon</a></b><br>- A Christian leader in Colossae, to whom Paul writes this personal letter. He is known for his love and faith towards Jesus and the saints.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who authored the letter to Philemon, writing from prison to address issues of forgiveness and reconciliation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/onesimus.htm">Onesimus</a></b><br>- A runaway slave who became a Christian through Paul's ministry and is the subject of the letter, as Paul appeals for his acceptance back into Philemon's household.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/colossae.htm">Colossae</a></b><br>- The city where Philemon resides, and where the church meets in his home.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a></b><br>- The body of believers meeting in Philemon's house, representing the early Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_grace.htm">The Centrality of Grace</a></b><br>Grace is foundational to the Christian faith, as it is through grace that believers are saved and sustained. Reflect on how grace impacts your daily walk with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Role of Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The grace mentioned is specifically from the Lord Jesus Christ, highlighting His divine role in imparting grace. Consider how your relationship with Jesus influences your experience of grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_well-being.htm">Spiritual Well-being</a></b><br>Paul’s blessing focuses on the spirit, indicating the importance of spiritual health. Evaluate the state of your spirit and how you can nurture it through prayer, scripture, and fellowship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_reconciliation.htm">Community and Reconciliation</a></b><br>The context of the letter involves reconciliation and community. Think about relationships in your life that may need grace and reconciliation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_christian_living.htm">Consistency in Christian Living</a></b><br>Paul’s consistent message of grace across his letters serves as a model for living a life marked by grace. Aim to be consistent in extending grace to others.<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_are_mainline_christian_groups.htm">What are the mainline Christian denominations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_god's_grace.htm">What is the meaning of God's grace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_sin_struggle_persist_in_romans_7_25.htm">In Romans 7:25, if Christ is the solution to sin, why does the struggle described still persist according to the text and other New Testament passages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_7_23-24_conflict_with_psalms.htm">Does Romans 7:23-24's depiction of a 'law waging war' conflict with Psalms and other texts that describe humans as inherently capable of righteousness?</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">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The grace.</span> A omits <span class="greek">ἀμήν</span> Theodoret has appended the following to his commentary: "It is fitting that those who have obtained the privilege of handing on the holy doctrine should so teach servants to submit themselves to their lords, that through all things Jesus Christ may be praised, to whom with the Father and the most Holy Spirit belong glory and greatness now and always and forever. Amen." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philemon/1-25.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">The</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἡ</span> <span class="translit">(Hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine 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">grace</span><br /><span class="grk">χάρις</span> <span class="translit">(charis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> </span><span class="str2">From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive 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">Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</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">Christ</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστοῦ</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">[be] with</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">your</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spirit.</span><br /><span class="grk">πνεύματος</span> <span class="translit">(pneumatos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, spirit. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philemon/1-25.htm">Philemon 1:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philemon/1-25.htm">NT Letters: Philemon 1:25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (Phm Phl) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/philemon/1-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Philemon 1:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Hebrews 1:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Hebrews 1:1" /></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>