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	Onesimus Returns to Philemon with Paul's Letter 1-11
1	Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,	prisoner Philemon
2	And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:	Apphia 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;
6	That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.	the communication
7	For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.	bowels of the saints
8	Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
9	Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.	Paul the aged
10	I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:	my son Onesimus
11	Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:	unprofitable
12	Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
13	Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
14	But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
15	For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
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?	above a servant
17	If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.	partner
18	If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;	on mine account
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.
20	Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
21	Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
22	But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
23	There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;	Epaphras
24	Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.	Marcus Demas
25	The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Resources:

• BibleTrack (Philemon 1)
• Jamieson, Faussett and Brown (Philemon 1) [plus links to other classic commentaries]
• The Bible Explained (Philemon)
• Sermon: "A Living Lesson on Forgiveness" by John MacArthur (Philemon 1-3)
• Sermon: "The Characteristics of One Who Forgives" by John MacArthur (Philemon 4-7)
• Sermon: "The Actions of One Who Forgives" by John MacArthur (Philemon 8-18)
• Sermon: "The Motives of One Who Forgives" by John MacArthur (Philemon 19-25)
• The Expository Files: "Philemon's New Brother in Christ" (Philemon 1-25)
• The New Defender's Study Bible Notes: "Introduction to Philemon" by Dr. Henry M. Morris (Philemon)
• The MacArthur Study Bible Notes: "Introduction to Philemon" by John MacArthur (Philemon)

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