>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/phlm/1?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#09d01::c09d01) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/philemon/1.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Philemon/1.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/phm/1/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Written by Paul from prison, the letter is addressed to Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the church in Philemon's house, urging Philemon to welcome Onesimus as a brother in faith. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>Paul writes a letter to his friend Philemon, asking him to be kind to a man named Onesimus and treat him like a brother. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>Paul, while in prison, writes to Philemon, Apphia, and Archippus, commending their faith and love. He appeals to Philemon to accept Onesimus, a former servant who has become a fellow believer, not just as a servant but as a beloved brother in Christ. Paul offers to repay any debt Onesimus owes, expressing confidence in Philemon's obedience and kindness. > >#Gospel/Forgiveness #Gospel/Charity #Gospel/Brotherhood ###### 1 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, ###### 2 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: ###### 3 3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ###### 4 4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, ###### 5 5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; ###### 6 6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. ###### 7 7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. ###### 8 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, ###### 9 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. ###### 10 10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: ###### 11 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: ###### 12 12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: ###### 13 13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: ###### 14 14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. ###### 15 15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; ###### 16 16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? ###### 17 17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. ###### 18 18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; ###### 19 19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. ###### 20 20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. ###### 21 21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. ###### 22 22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. ###### 23 23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; ###### 24 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. ###### 25 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.