Philemon 1:3-4

1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Thanks for Philemon’s Love and Faith

1:4 I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

Philemon 1:8

Paul’s Request for Onesimus

1:8 So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

Philemon 1:10

1:10 I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,

Philemon 1:12

1:12 I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you.

Philemon 1:15

1:15 For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally,

Philemon 1:23

Concluding Greetings

1:23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

Philemon 1:25

1:25 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.