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'''Philemon''' was a convert of [[Paul]] who is the only known personal recipient of a letter from him, namely, the [[Epistle to Philemon]]. A [[slavery|slave]] of Philemon named [[Onesimus]] had escaped and fled to [[Paul]].
<center><big>'''The Epistle of Paul to Philemon'''</big></center>
Paul converted the slave and then learned that he had robbed and fled from Philemon. Paul persuaded [[Onesimus]] to return to Philemon and beg for forgiveness with a letter from Paul urging the master to show [[leniency]].
<center><small>''Paul's joy upon hearing of the love and faith of Philemon.<br/>Onesimus entreated for.</small></center>
[[Category:Biblical Persons]]
'''1''' Paul, a prisoner<ref>[[Ephesians, Chapter 4|Eph 4:1]]</ref> of Jesus Christ, and Timothy ''our'' brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer<ref>[[Philippians, Chapter 2|Phi 2:25]]</ref>,
'''2''' And to ''our'' beloved Apphia, and Archippus<ref>[[Colossians, Chapter 4|Col 4:17]]</ref> our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house<ref>[[Romans, Chapter 16|Rom 16:5]]</ref>:
'''3''' Grace to you<ref>[[Ephesians, Chapter 1|Eph 1:2]]</ref>, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
'''4''' I thank my God<ref>[[Philippians, Chapter 1|Phi 1:3]], [[1st Thessalonians, Chapter 1|1 The 1:2]]</ref>, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
'''5''' Hearing of thy love<ref>[[Ephesians, Chapter 1|Eph 1:15]], [[E1st John, Chapter 3|1 Joh 3:23]]</ref> and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
'''6''' That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging<ref>[[Philippians, Chapter 1|Phi 1:9]]</ref> of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
'''7''' For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother<ref>[[2nd Timothy, Chapter 1|2 Tim 1:16]]</ref>.
'''8''' Wherefore, though I might be much bold<ref>[[2nd Corinthians, Chapter 3|2 Cor 3:12]]</ref> in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
'''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''' I beseech thee for my son Onesimus<ref>[[Colossians, Chapter 4|Col 4:9]]</ref>, whom I have begotten<ref>[[1st Corinthians, Chapter 4|1 Cor 4:15]], [[Galatians, Chapter 4|Gal 4:19]]</ref> in my bonds:
'''11''' Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
'''12''' Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
'''13''' Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might<ref>[[Philippians, Chapter 2|Phi 2:30]]</ref> have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
'''14''' But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly<ref>[[2nd Corinthians, Chapter 9|2 Cor 9:7]]</ref>.
'''15''' For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever<ref>[[Genesis, Chapter 45|Gen 45:8]], [[Genesis, Chapter 45|Gen 45:5]]</ref>;
'''16''' Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved<ref>[[Matthew, Chapter 23|Mat 23:8]], [[1st Timothy, Chapter 6|1 Tim 6:2]]</ref>, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh<ref>[[Ephesians, Chapter 6|Eph 6:5-7]], [[Colossians, Chapter 3|Col 3:22]]</ref>, and in the Lord?
'''17''' If thou count me therefore a partner<ref>[[2nd Corinthians, Chapter 8|2 Cor 8:23]]</ref>, receive him as myself.
'''18''' If he hath wronged thee, or oweth ''thee'' ought, put that on mine account;
'''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''' Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
'''21''' Having confidence<ref>[[2nd Corinthians, Chapter 7|2 Cor 7:16]]</ref> in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
'''22''' But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust<ref>[[Philippians, Chapter 1|Phi 1:25]]</ref> that through your prayers<ref>[[Romans, Chapter 15|Rom 15:30-32]], [[James, Chapter 5|Jam 5:16]]</ref> I shall be given unto you.
'''23''' There salute thee Epaphras<ref>[[Colossians, Chapter 1|Col 1:7]]</ref>, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
'''24''' Marcus<ref>[[Acts, Chapter 12|Act 12:12]]</ref><ref>John Mark, author of the second gospel</ref>, Aristarchus<ref>[[Acts, Chapter 19|Act 19:29]], [[Acts, Chapter 20|Act 20:4]]</ref>, Demas, Lucas<ref>[[Colossians, Chapter 4|Col 4:14]], [[2nd Timothy, Chapter 4|2 Tim 4:11]]</ref><ref>Luke, the "beloved physician", author of the third gospel and the Acts</ref>, my fellowlabourers.
'''25''' The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
::<small>''Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus, a servant.''</small>
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