Philemon 1:2

Philemon 1:1 net — ¶ Salutation From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,

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"¶ Salutation From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,"

— Philemon 1:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,”
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ASV
“Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker, ”
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WEB
“Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow worker,”
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DRB
“Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, a brother: to Philemon, our beloved and fellow labourer,”
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BBE
“Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear helper in the faith,”
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KJVA
“Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,”
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Philemon 1 — Context

¶ Salutation From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,

to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house.

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

Thanks for Philemon’s Love and Faith I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

Philemon 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philemon 1:1 say?

Philemon 1:1 in the NET Bible reads: “¶ Salutation From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,”

Where is Philemon 1:1 in the Bible?

Philemon 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 1.

Who wrote Philemon?

Philemon is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Philemon about?

A single-chapter masterpiece of pastoral diplomacy. Paul sends the runaway slave Onesimus — now a Christian brother — back to his master Philemon, appealing not by command but by love that he be received "above a servant, a brother beloved."

What are the major themes of Philemon?

Philemon explores themes including Reconciliation, Brotherhood in Christ, Forgiveness, Gospel Equality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philemon 1:1.

What translation should I read Philemon 1:1 in?

Philemon 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Philemon 1:1?

Philemon 1:1 reads (NET): “¶ Salutation From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Philemon 1:1 net — ¶ Salutation From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,

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