All rights reserved. 1-3 I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. Philemon 1 1 I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work—also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church Also my coworkers Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke. but I'd rather make it a personal request. Salem Media Group. You’ll probably go far beyond what I’ve written. Do me this big favor, friend. Friend, you have no idea how good your love makes me feel, doubly so when I see your hospitality to fellow believers. You'll be doing it for Christ, but it will also do my heart good. But I didn’t want to do anything behind your back, make you do a good deed that you hadn’t willingly agreed to. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work—also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. While here in jail, I've fathered a child, so to speak. God’s best to you! And I keep praying that this faith we hold in common keeps showing up in the good things we do, and that people recognize Christ in all of it. And by the way, get a room ready for me. Philemon 1:8 - 21 In line with all this I have a favor to ask of you. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), The Message Personal-Size Bible--soft leather-look, black wave, The Scribe Bible: Featuring The Message by Eugene H. Peterson, Dark Walnut, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Brown/Saddle Tan Leather-Look, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/pink, My First Message: A Devotional Bible for Kids, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, crosshatch denim. That’s what he was to me—he’ll be even more than that to you. This is my personal signature—Paul—and I stand behind it. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work— 2 also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work - 2 also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. of Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 15-16 Maybe it’s all for the best that you lost him for a while. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Contextual Overview 1 I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. And I keep praying that this faith we hold in common keeps showing up in the good things we do, and that people recognize Christ in all of it. God's best to you! I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other Christians. God’s best to you! MSG English AMP ASV ESV JUB New KJV MSG NASB NIV New NKJV NLT NRSV New YLT Arabic Smith-Vandyke Czech BKR Chinese CNV (Simplified) CNV (Traditional) … I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work—also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work-- 2 also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. Christ's bl.. All the best to you from the Master, Jesus Christ! I wanted in the worst way to keep him here as your stand-in to help out while I’m in jail for the Message. As Christ's ambassador and now a prisoner for him, I wouldn't hesitate to command this if I thought it necessary, but I'd rather make it a personal request. Proud member As Christ’s ambassador and now a prisoner for him, I wouldn’t hesitate to command this if I thought it necessary, but I’d rather make it a personal request. Read verse in The Message Bible (, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 10-14 While here in jail, I’ve fathered a child, so to speak. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. Philemon 1 1-3 I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. Christ’s blessings on you! Christ's blessings on you! You’re getting him back now for good—and no mere slave this time, but a true Christian brother! And here he is, hand-carrying this letter—Onesimus! Friend, you have no idea how good your love makes me feel, doubly so when I see your hospitality to fellow believers. 23-25 Epaphras, my cellmate in the cause of Christ, says hello. He was useless to you before; now he's useful to both of us. And here he is, hand-carrying this letter - Onesimus! Because of your prayers, I fully expect to be your guest again. I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. (I don't need to remind you, do I, that you owe your very life to me?). You'll probably go far beyond what I've written. As Christ's ambassador and now a prisoner for him, I wouldn't hesitate to command this if I thought it necessary. 4-7 Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, “Oh, thank you, God!” I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other believers. 17-20 So if you still consider me a comrade-in-arms, welcome him back as you would me. All the best to you from the Master, Jesus Christ! Salutation 1 1 I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. Also my coworkers Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke. also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. 1-3I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy.I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work—also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church In line with all this I have a favor to ask of you. Philemon 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. You're getting him back now for good -. And by the way, get a room ready for me. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work -. But I didn't want to do anything behind your back, make you do a good deed that you hadn't willingly agreed to. Epaphras, my cellmate in the cause of Christ, says hello.