1 I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. Our brother Timothy joins me in writing. Philemon, we are sending you this letter. You are our dear friend. You work together with us.
2 We are also sending it to our sister Apphia and to Archippus. He is a soldier of Christ together with us. And we are sending it to the church that meets in your home.
3 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
4 I always thank my God when I remember you in my prayers.
5 That's because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus. I hear about your love for all of God's people.
6 I pray that you will be active in sharing what you believe. Then you will completely understand every good thing we have in Christ.
7 Your love has given me great joy. It has cheered me up. My brother, you have renewed the hearts of God's people.