1. From Paul, who is a prisoner for the cause of Christ Jesus, and our brother Timothy. To Philemon our dearly loved coworker,
2. Apphia our sister, Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church that meets in your house.
3. May the grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
4. Philemon, I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers
5. because I’ve heard of your love and faithfulness, which you have both for the Lord Jesus and for all God’s people.