Philemon 1:2-3

1:2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house. 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Philemon 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,

Philemon 1:16

1:16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dear brother. He is especially so to me, and even more so to you now, both humanly speaking and in the Lord.

Philemon 1:5

1:5 because I hear of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

Philemon 1:11

1:11 who was formerly useless to you, but is now useful to you and me.

Philemon 1:9

1:9 I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love – I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus –

Philemon 1:21-22

1:21 Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do. 1:22 At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.

Philemon 1:7

1:7 I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Philemon 1:19

1:19 I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self.