Philemon

Question 1

Phmn1:1

Answer 1

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

Question 2

Phmn1:2

Answer 2

And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

Question 3

Phmn1:3

Answer 3

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Question 4

Phmn1:4

Answer 4

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

Question 5

Phmn1:5

Answer 5

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

Question 6

Phmn1:6

Answer 6

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Question 7

Phmn1:7

Answer 7

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

Question 8

Phmn1:8

Answer 8

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

Question 9

Phmn1:9

Answer 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.

Question 10

Phmn1:10

Answer 10

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

Question 11

Phmn1:11

Answer 11

Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

Question 12

Phmn1:12

Answer 12

Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

Question 13

Phmn1:13

Answer 13

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

Question 14

Phmn1:14

Answer 14

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

Question 15

Phmn1:15

Answer 15

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

Question 16

Phmn1:16

Answer 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?

Question 17

Phmn1:17

Answer 17

If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

Question 18

Phmn1:18

Answer 18

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

Question 19

Phmn1:19

Answer 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.

Question 20

Phmn1:20

Answer 20

Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

Question 21

Phmn1:21

Answer 21

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

Question 22

Phmn1:22

Answer 22

But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

Question 23

Phmn1:23

Answer 23

There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

Question 24

Phmn1:24

Answer 24

Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

Question 25

Phmn1:25

Answer 25

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.