Philemon 1:1, 3, 6, 9, 25

This letter is from Paul, a prisoner for preaching the Good News about Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. I am writing to Philemon, our beloved co-worker

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.

But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.