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Philemon 1:1-6

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1 From Paul, a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy - To our friend and fellow worker Philemon,
1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker—
2 and the church that meets in your house, and our sister Apphia, and our fellow soldier Archippus:
2 also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home:
3 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 Brother Philemon, every time I pray, I mention you and give thanks to my God.
4 I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,
5 For I hear of your love for all of God's people and the faith you have in the Lord Jesus.
5 because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.
6 My prayer is that our fellowship with you as believers will bring about a deeper understanding of every blessing which we have in our life in union with Christ.
6 I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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