Philemon
Inspired Version (1:1)
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy, our brother, unto Philemon, our dearly beloved and fellow laborer,
Greek (1:1)
KJV (1:1)
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow laborer,
Inspired Version (1:2)
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the church in thy house:
Greek (1:2)
KJV (1:2)
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in thy house:
Inspired Version (1:3)
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Greek (1:3)
KJV (1:3)
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Inspired Version (1:4)
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
Greek (1:4)
KJV (1:4)
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
Inspired Version (1:5)
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus and toward all saints,
Greek (1:5)
KJV (1:5)
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
Inspired Version (1:6)
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Greek (1:6)
KJV (1:6)
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Inspired Version (1:7)
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Greek (1:7)
KJV (1:7)
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Inspired Version (1:8)
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Greek (1:8)
KJV (1:8)
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Inspired Version (1:9)
Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
Greek (1:9)
KJV (1:9)
Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
Inspired Version (1:10)
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds,
Greek (1:10)
KJV (1:10)
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
Inspired Version (1:11)
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me,
Greek (1:11)
KJV (1:11)
Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
Inspired Version (1:12)
Whom I have sent again; thou, therefore, receive him, that is, mine own bowels,
Greek (1:12)
KJV (1:12)
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
Inspired Version (1:13)
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel;
Greek (1:13)
KJV (1:13)
Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
Inspired Version (1:14)
But without thy mind would I do nothing, that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
Greek (1:14)
KJV (1:14)
But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
Inspired Version (1:15)
For perhaps he, therefore, departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever,
Greek (1:15)
KJV (1:15)
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
Inspired Version (1:16)
Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me--but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord?
Greek (1:16)
KJV (1:16)
Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
Inspired Version (1:17)
If thou count me, therefore, a partner, receive him as myself.
Greek (1:17)
KJV (1:17)
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
Inspired Version (1:18)
If he hath wronged thee or oweth thee aught, put that on mine account.
Greek (1:18)
KJV (1:18)
If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on mine account;
Inspired Version (1:19)
I, Paul, have written it with mine own hand; I will repay it; albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
Greek (1:19)
KJV (1:19)
I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
Inspired Version (1:20)
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord; refresh my bowels in the Lord.
Greek (1:20)
KJV (1:20)
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
Inspired Version (1:21)
Having confidence in thy obedience, I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Greek (1:21)
KJV (1:21)
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Inspired Version (1:22)
But withal prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
Greek (1:22)
KJV (1:22)
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
Inspired Version (1:23)
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus;
Greek (1:23)
KJV (1:23)
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus;
Inspired Version (1:24)
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow laborers.
Greek (1:24)
KJV (1:24)
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow laborers.