Philemon 1:3 kjv — Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

King James Version

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

— Philemon 1:3, King James Version

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Philemon 1 — Context

1

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

2

And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

3

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

4

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

5

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

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That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Philemon 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philemon 1:3 say?
Philemon 1:3 in the King James Version reads: “Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Where is Philemon 1:3 in the Bible?
Philemon 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read Philemon 1:3 in?
Philemon 1:3 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 1:3?
Philemon 1:3 reads (KJV): “Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 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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