Philemon 1

Philemon 1 in full

King James Version, 25 verses. Tap a reference to link straight to a single verse.

1. Phlm 1:1

   Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

2. Phlm 1:2

   And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

3. Phlm 1:3

   Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

4. Phlm 1:4

   I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

5. Phlm 1:5

   Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

6. Phlm 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.

7. Phlm 1:7

   For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

8. Phlm 1:8

   Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

9. Phlm 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.

10. Phlm 1:10

    I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

11. Phlm 1:11

    Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

12. Phlm 1:12

    Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

13. Phlm 1:13

    Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

14. Phlm 1:14

    But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

15. Phlm 1:15

    For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

16. Phlm 1:16

    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. Phlm 1:17

    If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

18. Phlm 1:18

    If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

19. Phlm 1:19

    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. Phlm 1:20

    Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

21. Phlm 1:21

    Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

22. Phlm 1:22

    But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

23. Phlm 1:23

    There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

24. Phlm 1:24

    Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

25. Phlm 1:25

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant.

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Philemon 1 is part of Philemon, book 57 of the 66 in the King James Bible. Read the 1 chapters straight through, or search any word across all 66 books.