Philemon 1:23 net — Concluding Greetings Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

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"Concluding Greetings Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you."

— Philemon 1:23, NET Bible

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KJV
“There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;”
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ASV
“Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee; ”
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WEB
“Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,”
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DRB
“There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus:”
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BBE
“Epaphras, my brother-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his love;”
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KJVA
“There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;”
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Philemon 1 — Context

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.

At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.

Concluding Greetings Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my colaborers, greet you too.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Philemon 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philemon 1:23 say?

Philemon 1:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Concluding Greetings Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.”

Where is Philemon 1:23 in the Bible?

Philemon 1:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 23.

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 1:23.

What translation should I read Philemon 1:23 in?

Philemon 1:23 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 1:23?

Philemon 1:23 reads (NET): “Concluding Greetings Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.” 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 1:23 net — Concluding Greetings Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

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