1 Greetings from Paul, a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, our brother. To Philemon, our dear friend and worker with us.
2 Also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, who serves with us in the Lord’s army, and to the church that meets in your home.
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I remember you in my prayers. And I always thank my God for you.
5 I thank God because I hear about the love you have for all of God’s holy people and the faith you have in the Lord Jesus.
6 I pray that the faith you share will make you understand every blessing we have in Christ.
7 My brother, you have shown love to God’s people, and your help has greatly encouraged them. What a great joy and encouragement that has been to me.