1:1 From Paul, 1 a prisoner of Christ Jesus, 2 and Timothy our 3 brother, to Philemon, our dear friend 4 and colaborer, 1:2 to Apphia 5 our sister, 6 to Archippus our 7 fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house. 1:3 Grace and peace to you 8 from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
1:4 I always thank my God 9 as I remember you in my prayers, 10 1:5 because I hear 11 of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love 12 for all the saints. 13 1:6 I pray 14 that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing 15 that belongs to you 16 in Christ. 17 1:7 I 18 have had great joy and encouragement because 19 of your love, for the hearts 20 of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.