1. Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our beloved and our co-worker,
2. to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church at your house.
3. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4. I give thanks to my God always, remembering you in my prayers,
5. as I hear of the love and the faith you have in the Lord Jesus and for all the holy ones,
6. so that your partnership in the faith may become effective in recognizing every good there is in us that leads to Christ.