Book 18 The Epistle of Paul to Philemon Philemon
Philemon|1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy [our] brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
Philemon|1:2 And to [our] beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
Philemon|1:3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philemon|1:4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
Philemon|1:5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
Philemon|1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Philemon|1:7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Philemon|1:8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Philemon|1:9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech [thee], being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
Philemon|1:10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
Philemon|1:11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
Philemon|1:12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: PHILEMON | Holy Bible | New Testament | King James | Book 18 The Epistle of Paul to Philemon
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