Philemon 1:3

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

Greek

English

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

You is plural, referring to everyone mentioned in 1:2.
Grace and peace: This is a traditional Greek and Hebrew greeting. They are now understood as gifts from God (compare Romans 5:1–2).

The apostle Paul usually begins his letters with a brief introduction. He then offers greetings and calls for grace and peace.

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 1:7
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world