Translations
Modern
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Traditional
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant.
Literal
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Latin
Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum spiritu vestro. Amen.
Original
Greek
English
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Notes
Paul often ends his letters with greetings from others and a blessing. Compare Colossians 4:7–18. Paul’s letters to the Colossians and to Philemon were probably carried to Colossae at the same time by Tychicus and Onesimus.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Onesimus: Runaway slave, convert of Paul Philemon: Recipient of Paul's letter, Colossian slave owner
Places
Rome: Capital city of the Roman Empire
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Freedom, Liberty
Topics
Benedictions: Apostolic, Forms of Philemon: Paul's Letter To