Philemon 1:2 nasb — and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:

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"and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:"

— Philemon 1:2, NASB

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Philemon 1 — Context

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Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker,

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and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:

3

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

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

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because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;

Philemon 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philemon 1:2 say?
Philemon 1:2 in the NASB reads: “and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:”
Where is Philemon 1:2 in the Bible?
Philemon 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 2.
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 1:2.
What translation should I read Philemon 1:2 in?
Philemon 1:2 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 1:2?
Philemon 1:2 reads (NASB): “and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:” 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.
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