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

I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ.

However, without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your good deed would not be out of compulsion, but from your own willingness.

Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my colaborers, greet you too.