1. Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, a brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow laborer,
2. and to Apphia, most beloved sister, and to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the church which is in your house.
3. Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
4. I give thanks to my God, always keeping remembrance of you in my prayers,
5. (for I am hearing of your charity and faith, which you have in the Lord Jesus and with all the saints)